Page 4 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
PM Modi departs for Indonesia to take part in ASEAN, East Asia summits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Indonesia on Wednesday to take part in the ASEAN-India Summit and East Asia Summit
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Comprehensive strategic partnership brought dynamism in ties with ASEAN: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the ASEAN has injected new dynamism to the group's ties with New Delhi
 "Comprehensive strategic partnership brought dynamism in ties with ASEAN: PM")
PM Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia today for ASEAN-India Summit
The Prime Minister will be in Jakarta at the invitation of the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Both the ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) will take place on Sept 7
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India, ASEAN looking at boosting maritime security ties at summit talks
Shoring up India's trade and security ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to be the focus of Modi's engagement with leaders of the bloc
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PM Modi to depart for Jakarta on Wednesday for 20th ASEAN India Summit
The MEA Secretary (East) said: "Prime Minister will depart Delhi on the night of September 6 and return late evening on the September 7
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India, Asean agree to speed up negotiations to conclude FTA review in 2025
The issue was discussed during the twentieth AEM (Asean Economic Ministers)-India Consultation meeting, held at Semarang, Indonesia
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India, Asean to intensify efforts to wrap up trade agreement review by 2025
The issue was discussed during the twentieth AEM (Asean Economic Ministers)-India Consultation meeting, held at Semarang, Indonesia
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Delivering carbon neutrality for ASEAN could unlock $5.3 trn opportunity
This transformative Strategy lays out ASEAN's bold ambition to go beyond business-as-usual for economic integration, and strategically position the region favourably for a carbon-neutral future
 "Delivering carbon neutrality for ASEAN could unlock $5.3 trn opportunity")
M&M unveils new range of small tractors; eyes doubling tractor exports
The company aims to cater to the needs of farmers with small land parcels, especially in India, US and ASEAN region with the new range
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Indian diamond industry set to focus on domestic markets, ASEAN countries
The diamond industry is set to focus on domestic markets and emerging markets in ASEAN countries in an attempt to neutralise the impact of reduced demand from the US and the European Union (EU)
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Govt reviewing FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: MoS Patel informed Parliament
"India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with its trading partners," the MoS said
 "Govt reviewing FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: MoS Patel informed Parliament")
Citroen plans to launch C3 Aircross SUV in Indian market by October
The company is also set to come with a new vehicle on the C-cubed platform by early next year
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International flights see 88% jump in passenger numbers in first quarter
The number of international passengers had been affected adversely due to Covid-19
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China, ASEAN to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years
The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity due to a lack of authority to discuss the issue publicly ahead of the official announcement of the agreement
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INS Delhi reaches Malaysia for deployment in ASEAN countries: Official
The INS Delhi is 163.2 metres long and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy
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Indian Steel Association, AISC ink MoU to unlock new avenues in sector
"MoU aims to leverage the strengths, expertise, and resources of both organizations to unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the steel industry," a statement from ISA said
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ASEAN-India exercise demonstrated to operate as integrated force: Navy
Navy said its exercise with ASEAN navies in South China Sea demonstrated the ability of the two sides to operate as an integrated force to promote peace, stability and security in the region
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ASEAN leaders to discuss how to tackle regional crises at tropical resort
A tourist destination will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays
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ASEAN to switch to local currency use in the region to avoid crisis
Warjiyo said if ASEAN countries could use their local currencies in the region, transactions and all payments can be conducted faster and able to tackle the global crisis
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NIMAS cycling expedition connects people across 6 ASEAN countries
A four-member team of cyclists completed 53,000 kilometres across six ASEAN countries in over a month as part of an expedition undertaken to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence
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