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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Pak wants closer ties with ASEAN, Asia-Pacific Region: Zardari
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 2(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that his country wants closer ties with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Asia Pacific Region.Zardari said this during ... Read more...
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Thai protesters urge government to solve border dispute with Cambodia
January 30th, 2011 - 4:42 am ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK (BNO NEWS) -- Activists on Saturday continued to urge Thailand's government to resolve a dispute over an ancient temple which sits on the border with Cambodia, MCOT online news reported.The 'Yellow ... Read more...
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India, Indonesia to sign 34 MoUs during Yudhoyono visit
January 22nd, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Mahendra Ved
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India and Indonesia will sign a record 34 memorandums of understanding (MoUs), half of them on business and investment, when Indonesian President Susilo Bamgbang Yudhoyono ... Read more...
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Northeast hopes to draw much business from Mumbai summit
January 13th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Jan 13 (IANS) With the sixth 'North East Business Summit' set to begin in Mumbai next week, the industry starved and resource crammed northeastern region is making all-out efforts to attract ... Read more...
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India-China friendship can change world: Yeo
December 20th, 2010 - 11:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) If India and China cooperate and resolve bilateral disputes in a peaceful manner, Asia will be completely transformed and with it the rest of the world, Singapore Foreign ... Read more...
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Malaysian Airline eyes Indian, Chinese markets
November 8th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 8 (IANS) The Malaysian Airlines has kept the markets in India and China at the top of its new expansion plans.With Asian economies growing faster than those in Europe ... Read more...
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UN-backed workshop stresses anti-terrorism fight in Southeast Asia
November 6th, 2010 - 12:40 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) -- A United Nations (UN) on Friday announce that a UN-backed workshop on counter-terrorism in Southeast Asia focused on information exchange and building capacity in South-East Asia.Participants in ... Read more...
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India, ASEAN trade to touch $50bn this year
November 2nd, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to touch $50 billion in 2010, the Indonesian Ambassador to India said here Tuesday.Terming ... Read more...
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Russia to be regular at ASEAN summits
October 30th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Oct 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will be a regular at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) summits from 2011 onwards, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.The summit has made ... Read more...
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‘I am satisfied with talks with Wen Jiabao,’ says Manmohan Singh
October 30th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Oct.30 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the talks he held with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of ASEAN ... Read more...
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Japanese statements violate China’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
October 30th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Hanoi, Oct.30 (ANI): Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Hu Zhengyue has accused Japanese representatives of violating China's sovereignty and territorial integrity through statements to the media during the summit meetings between the Association ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh meets South Korean President in Hanoi
October 29th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorHanoi (Vietnam), Oct. 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met South Korean President Lee Myung-bak ahead of the eighth India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit, and the fifth ... Read more...
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‘Obama’s Asia trip underscores re-engagement strategy’
October 29th, 2010 - 8:26 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) US President Barack Obama's visit to Asia next month underscores his Asia strategy of renewed engagement, a top aide has said.According to Xinhua, US engagement in ... Read more...
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India’s ‘Look East’ policy has strategic goals (Comment)
October 26th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Mahendra Ved
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-nation visit to Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam marks a reassertion of India's resolve to pursue its "Look East Policy" to achieve its strategic, geo-political and ... Read more...
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India-Japan relations vital for Asian stability, says PM
October 24th, 2010 - 10:42 am ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Growing strategic partnership between India and Japan is vital for peace, prosperity and stability in Asia and the world, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said ... Read more...
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India, Vietnam plan joint army training
October 13th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Oct 13 (IANS) India Wednesday announced a slew of measures to expand its defence ties with Vietnam, including joint training of armies and support to strengthen and upgrade the capabilities of ... Read more...
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India seeks global cooperation to defeat terrorism, piracy (Lead)
October 12th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Tuesday sought structured global cooperation to defeat the "serious challenge" of piracy and terrorism that has reached "transnational proportions".Addressing the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus ... Read more...
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India committed to ensuring safety of sea lanes: Antony
October 12th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday the country was committed to fighting the "serious challenge" of piracy and called for "cooperative approaches" for ensuring the security of ... Read more...
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China says its defense development no threat to anyone
October 12th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 12 (ANI): Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie said on Tuesday that China's defense development is not aimed at challenging or threatening anyone, and added that non-traditional security issues pose ... Read more...
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