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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong reviewed progress in the bilateral relations and discussed the roadmap for the future. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic, defence ties during PM Modi’s visit

India, Singapore also inked 8 pacts, including one on logistics cooperation between their navies.

01 Jun 2018 6:03 PM

Both leaders agreed to address all issues related to obstacles to trade and investment in palm oil products and industries, the joint statement said. (Photo: AP)

India, Indonesia agree to nearly triple bilateral trade to USD 50 billion

Modi and Widodo recognised that access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical for the economic growth of both countries.

30 May 2018 1:33 PM

During the meeting, the two leaders highlighted potential areas of cooperation in marine, economy, and socio-culture as well as discussed regional and global issues.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India, Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Modi said India’s Act East Policy and vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in Region) matches President's Maritime Fulcrum Policy.

30 May 2018 12:33 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Govt to show ASEAN films in a week-long film festival

The Directorate of Film Festivals is organising ASEAN India Film Festival from 25th to 30th May.

24 May 2018 2:09 AM

Thai companies keen to invest USD 3 bn in Indian infra projects

Several Thailand-based companies which are operating in India plan to invest around USD 3 billion in the next three years.

23 Apr 2018 5:50 PM

‘It would be a good opportunity for both sides to take stock of the progress that we have made in different pillars of our strategic partnership, and explore areas for further cooperation,’ Singaporean Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung said. (Photo: Twitter/ @mindefsg)

India, Singapore to explore new areas of cooperation during Modi's June visit

The annual conference was organised by the Institute of South Asian Studies, a think tank of the National University of Singapore.

06 Apr 2018 8:14 PM

'We will jointly work for an open, independent and prosperous Indo Pacific region where sovereignty and international laws are respected and where differences are resolved through talks,' Modi said in a media statement in the presence of the Vietnamese President. (Photo: AP)

Message to China? India, Vietnam ink 3 pacts for greater regional security

Modi said both sides expressed commitment for an open, efficient and rules-based architecture and to expand bilateral maritime cooperation.

03 Mar 2018 6:14 PM

The Trump administration has made clear that the US wants a “productive” relationship with China, and the two countries must work to manage and resolve differences. (Photo: File)

China will not bully, coerce nations in Asia: Trump administration

China is involved in a widening maritime dispute with several Southeast Asian countries over islands in the resource-rich South China Sea.

16 Feb 2018 5:52 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inaugural session of Advantage Assam-Global Investors Summit’18 in Guwahati. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

India's growth will gain impetus only with north east's progress: Modi

Modi said the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) was a priority for his Government.

03 Feb 2018 3:02 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) poses for a group photo with Asean leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India, Asean attack Beijing on South China Sea stand

Modi and the 10 Asean leaders also agreed to fight the menace of terrorism.

26 Jan 2018 1:00 AM

However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul given seat in 4th row for R-Day parade, Cong calls it ‘cheap politics’

Amit Shah has also been always assigned a seat in the front row at the R-Day parade ever since this government came to power in 2014.

25 Jan 2018 8:06 PM

The Prime Minister said India was committed to work with the with the ASEAN nations to enhance collaboration in the maritime domain. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India shares ASEAN vision for rule based societies, values of peace: Modi

Thanking the leaders for their presence, PM said 'their collective presence in India has touched hearts of my 1.25 billion fellow Indians'.

25 Jan 2018 7:04 PM

Modi has invited the leaders of all ten ASEAN nations to join him in the Republic Day celebrations on Friday in the biggest ever gathering of foreign leaders at the parade. (Photo: AFP/File)

India gathers ASEAN leaders to boost maritime security to counter China

India has been pursuing an 'Act East' policy of developing political and economic ties with Southeast Asia.

25 Jan 2018 12:16 PM

India-ASEAN commemorative summit will mark 25 years of India's ties with the Southeast Asian bloc. (Photo: PTI)

'Look East' changes to 'Act East' policy as ASEAN leaders arrive in Delhi

The highest-level of participation at summit comes after rising Chinese economic and military assertiveness in Southeast Asian region.

24 Jan 2018 10:32 AM

Maritime security key focus at Asean meet

The 10 Asean members are Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

24 Jan 2018 12:17 AM

Addressing a seminar on India-ASEAN Weaving Textiles Relations', Irani said she is hopeful that the programme is the beginning of a new era in the textiles sector. (Photo: PTI)

India can become one-stop sourcing destination for ASEAN: Smriti Irani

She said there exists an opportunity for India to attract textile manufacturers of ASEAN nations to invest in manufacturing in India.

23 Jan 2018 4:52 PM

Earlier, Sitharaman awarded the 'Raksha Mantri Padak' and commendation cards to the winning cadets at an investiture ceremony held at the camp. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

On R-Day, India will showcase its 'Act East' policy: Def Min

In an unprecedented event, leaders of all the ten ASEAN member countries will be chief guests at the ceremonial parade at Rajpath on Jan 26.

22 Jan 2018 3:49 PM

The report highlights that state is strategically placed to take advantage of the ongoing national projects and development into a hub for warehousing and logistics for the country as well as the ASEAN region. (Photo: bengalglobalsummit.com)

WB to investment of Rs 4,300 Cr in logistics by 2020: JLL India

JLL India released a report 'Bengal- Destination Next for Improved Infrastructure and Efficient Logistics' at Bengal Global Business Summit.

17 Jan 2018 5:17 PM

'We are here to reaffirm our commitment and to share the course of our journey ahead to the future of India and ASEAN in the world,' Swaraj told some 3,000 delegates. (Photo: @SushmaSwaraj)

Indian diaspora provides platform for stronger ties with ASEAN: Sushma

Addressing the Indian diaspora at the ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Singapore, Swaraj reaffirmed India's commitment to ASEAN.

07 Jan 2018 1:44 PM

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.

India looks to set up more land ports to tap potential: Rijiju

Home ministry has started opening various channels on the borders to improve ties with neighbours.

14 Dec 2017 12:40 PM

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