EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meetingNew Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates from member and observer n...
14 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer saysAung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former leader, has had her sentence reduced again. She now has over 18 years left to serve. This comes as part ...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Huge export opportunities for food, beverages in Singapore mkt: TPCIOver 100 Indian companies are showcasing products at the FHA fair, aiming to increase India's low 2.6% share of Singapore's F&B imports. Th...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pactASEAN and China have upgraded their free trade agreement. The new deal includes digital and green economy sectors. This move strengthens ec...
28 Oct, 2025, 07.03 AM IST
India expecting some kind of conclusion on trade pact review with Asean: OfficialIndia aims to finalize the review of its free trade agreement with the 10-nation ASEAN bloc before the ASEAN-India Summit in October. Negot...
15 Jul, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
Southeast Asian leaders meet to talk tariffs, truce and East TimorSoutheast Asian leaders are meeting in Kuala Lumpur. They will discuss trade concerns arising from US tariff policies. The leaders will als...
26 May, 2025, 08.05 AM IST
ASEAN could tap India's vibrant technology and startup scene, says Singapore PMThe ASEAN bloc could tap India's technology and start-up scene to grow and facilitate finance and trade in practical ways, Singapore Prime ...
29 Oct, 2021, 05.47 PM IST
RCEP pact will prove to be 'farmers' destruction agreement': Priyanka GandhiThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), comprising the 10-member ASEAN bloc and six other countries -India, China, Japan, S...
02 Nov, 2019, 05.09 PM IST
Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 billion in 10 years: Standard CharteredIndian exports to the 10-nation ASEAN bloc is expected to reach $ 280 billion in the next 10 years, says a Standard Chartered research repo...
24 Aug, 2014, 11.51 AM IST
India ready to sign FTA with ASEAN: PM Manmohan SinghIndia pledged to sign an agreement with the 10-member ASEAN bloc on services and investment by this year end and to reach an accord on FTA ...
10 Oct, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
- Services, investment FTA with Asean likely by year-end: Com secy
The commerce ministry is hopeful of signing a free trade pact in services and investments with the 10-nation Asean bloc by the end of the y...
06 May, 2010, 08.12 PM IST
- China-Asean FTA may hit trade balance: Scindia
China's free trade agreement with the Asean bloc could adversely affect India's trade balance with the country.
23 Apr, 2010, 03.58 AM IST
- Nath to leave for Singapore to conclude FTA talks with ASEAN
Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will leave for Singapore tonight to conclude talks on a free-trade agreement with ASEAN that will...
25 Aug, 2008, 09.10 PM IST
- ASEAN hails appointment of US ambassador
The United States' appointment of an ambassador to ASEAN is a "significant gesture" in recognising the bloc's importance, the ASEAN Secreta...
11 Apr, 2008, 10.47 AM IST
- Japan, ASEAN welcome new trade deal
Leaders of Japan and the 10-nation ASEAN bloc hailed the conclusion of talks on a free trade pact, which they hope to implement as early as...
21 Nov, 2007, 10.48 AM IST
- ASEAN wants better free trade offer from India
The 10-nation ASEAN bloc will not resume negotiations with India on a free trade agreement (FTA) until New Delhi comes up with a better off...
19 Nov, 2007, 02.40 PM IST