ASEAN to launch joint oil product stockpiling scheme as early as 2027, Nikkei reportsIn a move to bolster regional energy security, ASEAN nations plan to roll out a collective oil stockpiling project by 2027. This initiative...
12 Nov, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pactThe last major sticking points are the geographic scope to be covered by the agreement, the definition of sensitive terms and whether the a...
11 Nov, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
India’s FTAs to open access to $85 trillion market; Piyush Goyal urges exporters to go globalIndia's trade agreements are expected to provide exporters preferential access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, covering 76%...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
US trade deal will protect all sensitive Indian interests, says Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s trade deal with the US would protect sensitive interests, including those of farmers, and give ...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
JAI - Japan, Australia, India: Rajnath Singh reaffirms close ties with Japan, Australia at meeting with counterpartsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a picture with his Japanese and Australian counterparts, Shinjirō Koizumi and Richard Marles, with th...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionThe United States and Japan have decided to establish a facility for joint missile production in a strategic partnership. Japanese Defense ...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth review progress of 10-year defence pactIn a significant move, India and the US are enhancing their defence relationship through a comprehensive 10-year agreement aimed at fosteri...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Rajnath Singh meets US Secy of War Hegseth on sidelines of ASEAN defence ministers' meeting in PhilippinesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met US War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Cebu during the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus. They celebr...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
India to emerge as major exporter to China, ASEAN, get edge in US trade pact, says Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's potential to expand exports to China and ASEAN. Negotiations are underway f...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
We will see India becoming major exporter of goods and services to China: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised India's willingness to engage with Chinese suppliers. He highlighted the importance ...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
"Explore new avenues to strengthen strategic partnerships": Rajnath Singh leaves for ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in PhilippinesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has departed for Cebu, Philippines, to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus. He will addres...
27 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India wants to promote rupee trade settlement to help partner facing hard currency shortage: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is promoting rupee and local-currency trade settlements to help countries facing hard-curren...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
‘Friendship to all, malice to none’, says Sheikh Hasina as she tells Dhaka to rethink foreign policy after BRICS no-showDuring her recent statements, Sheikh Hasina expressed disapproval of Tarique Rahman's absence from the BRICS summit, indicating it was detr...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Asia races to stockpile oil, speed up renewables in response to Iran warAmid the uncertainties triggered by the Iran war, Asian countries are stepping up their oil storage frameworks. The Philippines is on a mis...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demandThe island is a powerhouse in the semiconductor sector, producing more than 90 percent of the world's most advanced chips used to train and...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST