South Korea’s farming population dips below three million
February 3rd, 2012 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) South Korea's farming population has dropped to less than three million, decades after the country moved towards rapid industrialization, a media report said Thursday.According to the ... Read more...
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Thailand seeks Indian investments
January 25th, 2012 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Wednesday asked Indian businesses to invest in her country, saying it could act as a gateway to the larger ASEAN ... Read more...
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Trade with ASEAN to grow to $70 bn by 2012
January 20th, 2012 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Trade between India and the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries is expected to grow to $70 billion in 2012, a senior external affairs ministry ... Read more...
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MoU with ASEAN will boost joint tourism, feels India
January 13th, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to facilitate travel would open up more opportunities for joint ... Read more...
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China to boost maritime cooperation with ASEAN countries
December 17th, 2011 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) China will actively push forward maritime cooperation with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in light of the guidelines on conduct ... Read more...
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Clinton arrives in Myanmar for first official visit
November 30th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) Hillary Clinton arrived in Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday for the first official visit in more than 50 years by a US secretary of ... Read more...
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Economic downturn lends urgency to India-ASEAN partnership: Manmohan Singh
November 19th, 2011 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Nusa Dua (Bali), Nov 19 (IANS) Giving a renewed thrust to India's Look East policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday pushed for greater integration with the 10-nation ASEAN through ... Read more...
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ASEAN Summit begins in Indonesia
November 17th, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Bali, Nov 17 (IANS) The 19th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here Thursday.The summit, themed "ASEAN Community in a Global Community of Nations", is chaired ... Read more...
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Manmohan heads East to Bali and Singapore
November 16th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Taking forward India's Look East policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday heads to Indonesia, where he will attend the 9th India-Asean Summit and the ... Read more...
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South Korea’s trade surplus rebounds to $4.29 bn
November 1st, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Nov 1 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus rebounded to $4.29 billion in October helped by robust exports to emerging nations, a government report showed Tuesday.Trade surplus reached $4.29 billion ... Read more...
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China’s September trade surplus drops
October 13th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 13 (IANS) China's trade surplus in September fell 12.4 percent year-on-year to reach $14.51 billion dollars due to sluggish global demand and rising costs in domestic markets, authorities ... Read more...
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ASEAN markets more accessible to Indian companies: FICCI
September 25th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Free trade agreement (FTA) with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has increased market access for Indian companies, a survey by the Federation of Indian ... Read more...
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Cambodia and Thailand agree to remove troops from disputed border
September 16th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by BNO News
PHNOM PENH (BNO NEWS) -- Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday agreed to remove their troops from a disputed area on their common border, officials said on Friday.The prime ministers of both countries ... Read more...
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Krishna likely to meet Khar, IBSA foreign ministers in US
September 14th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna is set for hectic diplomacy in New York next week that could include meetings with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hinna ... Read more...
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China’s exports rise to $173 bn in August
September 10th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 10 (IANS) China's exports surged by 24.5 percent year-on-year in August to reach $173.31 billion, officials said Saturday.Imports expanded by 30.2 percent to $155.56 billion, a record high ... Read more...
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ASEAN supports change in Libya
September 6th, 2011 - 7:33 am ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Sep 6 (IANS/AKI) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has said it supports the ongoing democratic processes unfolding in Libya, spearheaded by the rebel National Transitional Council.The 10-member ... Read more...
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India unveils pan-ASEAN car rally for 2012 summit
July 22nd, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Bali, July 22 (IANS) India Friday unveiled its plans for hosting a commemorative summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in New Delhi next year and proposed ... Read more...
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China not to use force in South China sea dispute
June 14th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) China has said it will not resort to use of force to resolve maritime border disputes in the South China Sea, BBC reported.Several Asian nations claim ... Read more...
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India to host ASEM foreign ministers’ meet in 2013
June 7th, 2011 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) In a step that indicates its increased global role, India Tuesday said it will host the meeting of foreign ministers of the 46-nation Asia-Europe ... Read more...
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Free trade with Asean to open up bigger prospects
May 15th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The India-Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will open up a host of business opportunities for Indian industry, especially in ... Read more...
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ASEAN pledges to cooperate against terrorism
May 9th, 2011 - 8:30 am ICT by IANS
Jakarta, May 9 (IANS) Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have pledged to continue their cooperation in combating terrorism, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said.Yudhoyono told ... Read more...
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Thai PM says Cambodian troops must leave border to solve dispute
May 8th, 2011 - 11:53 pm ICT by BNO News
JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday said the border conflict cannot be solved if Cambodian troops remain at the ancient Preah Vihear temple, MCOT Online reported."I ... Read more...
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US ‘deeply concerned’ over Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
April 26th, 2011 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 26 (IANS) The US remains "deeply concerned" about the clashes between security forces along the Thailand-Cambodia border, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said."We strongly urge both ... Read more...
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ASEAN, Japan agree to boost cooperation on nuke plant safety
April 10th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
Jakarta, Apr 10 (ANI): The Japanese Foreign ministers and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) conducted a meeting in Indonesia, aiming to boost the safety of nuclear power plants in the ... Read more...
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India, Thailand aim to double trade by 2014
April 6th, 2011 - 2:54 am ICT by BNO News
NEW DELHI (BNO NEWS) -- India and Thailand on Tuesday agreed to double their trade by 2014 and intensify their cooperation in the areas of defense, education, tourism and culture."We see Thailand ... Read more...
ASEAN offers help to quake-hit Japan
March 12th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, March 12 (IANS) The ASEAN countries have expressed their readiness to help Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and deadly tsunami that struck its north-eastern parts Friday."ASEAN member ... Read more...
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India calls for greater connectivity with ASEAN (Lead)
March 4th, 2011 - 12:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Pushing for greater connectivity in Southeast Asia, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said more linkages in the region will lead to "a dramatic flowering" ... Read more...
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India for greater connectivity in southeast Asia
March 3rd, 2011 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Pushing for greater connectivity in southeast Asia, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said more linkages in the region will lead to "a dramatic flowering" ... Read more...
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India committed to deepening all-round engagement with ASEAN: Krishna
March 3rd, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 3(ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Thursday said that India is committed to deepening its all-round engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).Krishna said this in ... Read more...
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India, Asean to ink economic pact by year-end: Anand Sharma
March 2nd, 2011 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India will sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) by the end of this year, Commerce and ... Read more...
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India, Asean trade to reach $70 bn in 3 years
February 22nd, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India's trade with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will reach $70 billion in the next three years, Sumanta Choudhuri, joint secretary, Ministry of Commerce ... Read more...
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India-Malaysia trade to reach $15 bn by 2015
February 18th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur, Feb 18 (IANS) India and Malaysia Friday signed an economic partnership agreement that is expected to raise bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2015, just two days after ... Read more...
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UNESCO names Special Envoy to damaged Shiva temple on Thai-Cambodia border
February 12th, 2011 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 12 (ANI): United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is sending Koichiro Matsuura, former UNESCO Director-General, as its Special Envoy to the damaged Preah Vihear Hindu temple on ... Read more...
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Four gopuras of landmark Shiva temple on Thai-Cambodia border damaged: Hindus concerned
February 9th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 09 (ANI): "Very serious" damage has been caused to four gopuras (towered gateways found at the entrances to temples) of landmark Preah Vihear Shiva temple, according to a Cambodian ... Read more...
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Hindus ask ASEAN to save Shiva temple from further damage in Thai-Cambodia clash
February 8th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 8 (ANI): Hindus have asked ASEAN to urgently play an effective role in protection and preservation of Preah Vihear Hindu Shiva temple complex which has reportedly suffered considerable damage ... Read more...
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