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India, central Asian countries pitch for boosting trade, connectivity

Leaders of five central Asian countries welcomed India's proposal to establish a joint working group to boost connectivity to the region through the Chabahar port in Iran

India, Central Asian countries call for achieving 'world free of terror'

India and five Central Asian countries asserted that providing support, using proxies for cross-border terrorism and terror financing go against the basic principles of humanity

PM Narendra Modi outlines stronger ties at India-Central Asia meet

Deepening connectivity, trade and economic relations, including a joint working group on Chabahar Port, were discussed at the first India-Central Asia summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Asia Cup Hockey: India's title hopes dashed after losing 2-3 to Korea

India will now play the loser of the second semifinal between Japan and China in the third-fourth place play-off match on Friday

Xi announces $500 mn for livelihood projects in Central Asian Countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced $500 million assistance to support the livelihood programs in five Central Asian Countries

Covid-19: Latin America and Asia latest to get hit with Omicron surge

Omicron quickly swept through the places it first hit, such as South Africa, the UK and the United States, pushing daily cases far higher than at any time during the pandemic

India signs agreement with international body on cooperative sector

India has signed an agreement with the International Co-Operative Alliance Asia And Pacific (ICAAP) intending to assimilate and develop further on the core strengths, experience

Asia's factory activity grows in Dec as firms take Omicron risks in stride

For now, the direct hit from Omicron on output appeared subdued, according to surveys released on Monday and Tuesday.

Asia looks to China-focused trade bloc for coronavirus recovery

Members of a China-centered Asian trade bloc that takes effect Jan. 1 are hoping the initiative, encompassing about a third of world trade and business activity, will help power their recoveries

Asia keeps Omicron variant at bay, but a surge may be inevitable

Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread of the highly contagious variant in Asia

Ready to take ties to next level: India to 5 Central Asian countries

India has reached out to all the top leaders of the five countries to grace the Republic Day celebrations

ADB trims growth forecasts for developing Asia to 7%, cites Omicron risks

ADB now sees 2021 GDP growth of 7.0% for developing Asia, down from 7.1%, and 2022 growth of 5.3%, down from 5.4% in September

Barclays to step up strategic hiring across Asia, focus on India and China

Barclays Plc plans to make key hires in investment banking and wealth management across Asia next yea

Asian leaders at economic summit in Turkmenistan vow to help Afghanistan

The leaders of several Asian countries called for boosting their economic ties and pledged to provide assistance to Afghanistan during a summit in Turkmenistan

Asian, European nations call on Myanmar military to return to democracy

At least 50 Asian and European countries on Friday called on Myanmar to return to the democratic transition that was halted by the coup in February.As reported by Radio Free Asia, the countries asked to release arbitrarily detained prisoners, and accept a Southeast Asian envoy to mediate the 10-month-old political crisis.This came after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member, for the third time, sidelined Myanmar junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing from attending the two-day virtual Asia-Europe Meeting."Leaders expressed deep concerns on the situation in Myanmar and affirmed their strong support for ASEAN's efforts to de-escalate the crisis," the group said in a statement after the meeting, hosted by Cambodia, the 2022 ASEAN chair."They called on all parties concerned in Myanmar to engage in peaceful dialogue, immediately cease violence in Myanmar and exercise utmost restraint; and called Myanmar for the early release of all those arbitrarily detained, including ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping warns against 'Cold War' in Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Thursday against letting tensions in the Asia-Pacific region cause a relapse into a Cold War mentality

Asia's most expensive apartment sold in Hong Kong's Peak area

The apartment on the Peak came with three parking spaces and is measured at 4,544 square feet

In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts

In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region

Larger-than-expected Saudi crude price hikes to Asia bullish for markets

Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained more than $1 on Monday following Saudi's announcement

Asia LNG prices slip below $30/mmBtu as supply improves in Europe

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asia liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell for a third straight week, as improved gas supply in Europe reduced the competition for LNG in Asia, though losses were limited by fresh demand from Pakistan and Turkey.