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Malaysia trade minister to head to U.S. next week for tariff talks

USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-MALAYSIA:Malaysia trade minister to head to U.S. next week for tariff talks

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 04:43 PM IST

Reuters |

Bandung Principles, a topsy-turvy world, and the path ahead

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, former ambassador and author of three books on Indian foreign policy.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto (PTI)

ht insight

Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:00 PM IST

ByRajiv Bhatia

India to step up vigil on Chinese imports after US tariffs

Indian agencies have begun vigilance for any unusual spike in imports from China and ASEAN, amid concerns that Beijing may divert its surplus products to India

Indian industry has expressed concern about a potential influx of imports through the ASEAN route.(Representational)

india news

Published on Apr 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi

India to host regional counter-terror conclave this week

india news

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 01:39 PM IST

PTI |

A turning point in India-Indonesia relations

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House and a former ambassador of India, New Delhi.

Republic Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu (L) with guest of honour, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (R) leave after the 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.(AFP)

ht insight

Published on Jan 27, 2025 01:47 PM IST

ByRajiv Bhatia

India, Indonesia pledge to deepen defence, economic ties

India and Indonesia strengthen defence and economic ties, pledging cooperation in trade, security, and renewable energy during President Subianto's visit.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto during the 'At-Home' reception on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:49 AM IST

ByRahul Singh, New Delhi

Pete Hegseth sparks mockery, anger as he fails to name ‘ASEAN’ nations: Watch

Pete Hegseth, who appeared for Senate hearing on Monday, seemed to be unaware of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images via AFP)

world news

Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:36 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

INDONESIA-DIPLOMACY:Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

world news

Published on Jan 10, 2025 11:11 AM IST

Reuters |

Towards freer trade through AITIGA

This article is authored by Prabir De, professor, RIS, New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn and other dignitaries hold hands during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, in Vientiane. (ANI Photo) (DPR)

ht insight

Published on Jan 03, 2025 01:32 PM IST

ByPrabir De

Quad renews pledge towards working for free, stable Indo-Pacific

india news

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:40 AM IST

PTI |

IIT Kanpur launches ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024

The opening day saw panel discussions on ‘The Role of Cultural Intelligence in Market Expansion and Emerging Trends and Techniques in Cybersecurity’

The three-day start-up festival brings together 100 startups, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

education

Published on Nov 29, 2024 07:01 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Rajnath stresses rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific

The bloc consists of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, and its eight dialogue partners including India, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh meets US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin at the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, in Vientiane on Thursday. (Ministry of Defence, Government)

india news

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByRahul Singh

Will Indonesia’s Prabowo revive Bandung spirit?

Prabowo has shown that he will be a hands-on foreign and strategic policy president, unlike Joko Widodo, who was more interested in domestic politics

Under Prabowo, Indonesia will definitely seek a wider acceptance and role for itself. One way towards this is association with Brics (AP)

editorials

Published on Nov 01, 2024 09:37 PM IST

ByGurjit Singh

PM Modi, Justin Trudeau discussion at Laos wasn't ‘substantive’: Report

Prime minister Modi and Canadian prime minister Trudeau both attended the ASEAN Summit in Laos on Friday

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau and PM Narendra Modi briefly talked in Laos, however, anti-India activities in Canada continue to be an issue between the two countries

india news

Published on Oct 12, 2024 01:44 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ongoing conflicts have a severe impact on Global South: Modi at East Asia Summit

PM Modi said there was a collective desire for the restoration of peace and stability in regions such as Eurasia and the Middle East as soon as possible

PM Modi made a two-day trip to Laos to participate in the Asean-India Summit and the East Asia Summit, which were held alongside the Asean Summit (PTI)

india news

Published on Oct 11, 2024 10:21 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Can ASEAN address the Myanmar Crisis?

This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.

Vientiane [Laos], Oct 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn and other dignitaries hold hands during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, in Vientiane on Thursday. Secretary-General of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn. (ANI Photo) (DPR)

ht insight

Published on Oct 11, 2024 12:51 PM IST

ByCchavi Vasisht

India-Asean links crucial in a time of conflict, says PM Modi

In the first joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security

Narendra Modi participates in a blessing ceremony in Vientiane, Laos, on Thursday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 01:29 AM IST

ByRahul Singh

At 10, the path ahead for India’s Act East policy

The transition from “looking” east to “acting” east signalled India’s intent to play a more active and strategic role in the region emphasising the four Cs: Culture, Connectivity, Commerce, and Capacity Building.

opinion

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:16 PM IST

ByHarsh V Pant, Pratnashree Basu

‘INDIA-ASEAN friendship important amid global conflicts’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit called ASEAN nations as neighbours and partners in the Global South.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane, Laos. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 06:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says

THAILAND-ASEAN/MYANMAR (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says

world news

Published on Oct 07, 2024 12:59 PM IST

Reuters |

ASEAN cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision: EAM Jaishankar

world news

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:13 PM IST

PTI |

EAM Jaishankar to visit Laos, Japan this month for Asean, Quad meetings

China’s assertive behaviour across the region are expected to figure during both visits by EAM Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar. (File)

india news

Published on Jul 23, 2024 06:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BIMSTEC imperative for India’s regional ambitions

It provides a platform for addressing shared challenges, such as the climate crisis, natural disasters, and transnational security threats. It can reinforce India’s position as a responsible global stakeholder committed to regional stability

Agartala, Oct 30 (ANI): People gather as the Akhaura-Agartala rail link enters the Indo-Bangladesh border during its trial run, at Nischintapur, in Agartala on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will jointly inaugurate the cross-border railway project on November 01. (ANI Photo) (Abhishek Saha)

opinion

Published on Jul 03, 2024 09:10 PM IST

BySyed Munir Khasru

ASEAN must coordinate better on the Indo-Pacific

ASEAN countries are aware that the declining trust among countries in the Indo-Pacific require AOIP to be developed into a more effective mechanism.

opinion

Published on Apr 16, 2024 10:05 PM IST

ByGurjit Singh

Thailand, India have to work together to address Myanmar crisis: Vice minister

Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasised the need to speed up efforts to forge a strategic partnership between Thailand and India

Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand would like to work with India, in partnership, on the question of Myanmar. (File Photo/AP)

india news

Published on Feb 26, 2024 08:13 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Minilaterals usage - Balance rivalry between the US and China in South East Asia

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak, associate professor, Chinese Studies and International Relations, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat

ht insight

Published on Feb 20, 2024 11:19 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

IIT Madras, Deakin University join hands to launch pioneering research academy

The research academy will train several highly talented graduate research scholars through collaborative global research projects, a press release stated.

Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti presenting a memento to Prof. Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University.

education

Published on Jan 08, 2024 03:53 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war

Muslim-majority Indonesia's president Joko Widodo called on US President Joe Biden this week to help bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.

Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara is seen on the screen as he attends the ASEAN-Japan Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting online, in Jakarta. (Reuters)

world news

Published on Nov 15, 2023 03:23 PM IST

AFP |

Malaysia and Singapore, ties that transcend borders.

This article is authored by Ravindran Devagunam, senior correspondent on foreign policy and politics, Malaysia Gazette, Kuala Lumpur.

ht insight

Published on Oct 26, 2023 01:58 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Can a divided ASEAN solve the Myanmar crisis?

This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.

ht insight

Published on Oct 11, 2023 06:46 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

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USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-MALAYSIA:Malaysia trade minister to head to U.S. next week for tariff talks

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, former ambassador and author of three books on Indian foreign policy.

Indian agencies have begun vigilance for any unusual spike in imports from China and ASEAN, amid concerns that Beijing may divert its surplus products to India

India to host regional counter-terror conclave this week

This article is authored by Rajiv Bhatia, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House and a former ambassador of India, New Delhi.

India and Indonesia strengthen defence and economic ties, pledging cooperation in trade, security, and renewable energy during President Subianto's visit.

Pete Hegseth, who appeared for Senate hearing on Monday, seemed to be unaware of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

INDONESIA-DIPLOMACY:Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

This article is authored by Prabir De, professor, RIS, New Delhi.

Quad renews pledge towards working for free, stable Indo-Pacific

The opening day saw panel discussions on ‘The Role of Cultural Intelligence in Market Expansion and Emerging Trends and Techniques in Cybersecurity’

The bloc consists of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, and its eight dialogue partners including India, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.

Prabowo has shown that he will be a hands-on foreign and strategic policy president, unlike Joko Widodo, who was more interested in domestic politics

Prime minister Modi and Canadian prime minister Trudeau both attended the ASEAN Summit in Laos on Friday

PM Modi said there was a collective desire for the restoration of peace and stability in regions such as Eurasia and the Middle East as soon as possible

This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.

In the first joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security

The transition from “looking” east to “acting” east signalled India’s intent to play a more active and strategic role in the region emphasising the four Cs: Culture, Connectivity, Commerce, and Capacity Building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit called ASEAN nations as neighbours and partners in the Global South.

THAILAND-ASEAN/MYANMAR (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says

ASEAN cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision: EAM Jaishankar

China’s assertive behaviour across the region are expected to figure during both visits by EAM Jaishankar

It provides a platform for addressing shared challenges, such as the climate crisis, natural disasters, and transnational security threats. It can reinforce India’s position as a responsible global stakeholder committed to regional stability

ASEAN countries are aware that the declining trust among countries in the Indo-Pacific require AOIP to be developed into a more effective mechanism.

Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasised the need to speed up efforts to forge a strategic partnership between Thailand and India

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak, associate professor, Chinese Studies and International Relations, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat

The research academy will train several highly talented graduate research scholars through collaborative global research projects, a press release stated.

Muslim-majority Indonesia's president Joko Widodo called on US President Joe Biden this week to help bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.

This article is authored by Ravindran Devagunam, senior correspondent on foreign policy and politics, Malaysia Gazette, Kuala Lumpur.

This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.

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