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First, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is now in a state of stalemate. After 1995, while developing countries were forced to reduce their export subsidies and import tariffs in agriculture, developed countries refused to reciprocate.

Why this deal won't be a win-win for govt

The RCEP agreement essentially represents an escalation of these steps towards a larger umbrella agreement in the...

3 Nov 2019 5:05 AM IST

The Prime Minister, who is on a three-day visit to Thailand, said that he does not feel that he is in a foreign land as the ambience, the attire, and everything here makes me feel at home. (Photo: ANI)

'No single govt can be credited for India's ties with Thailand,' says...

PM Modi said his government was working to fulfill those aims that seemed impossible.

2 Nov 2019 8:01 PM IST

We will be reviewing significant regional and global issues on the Agenda of the EAS, and examining the state of our current programmes and projects. I will also focus on our Indo-Pacific strategy, on which I am happy to note strong convergences with ASEAN partners and others at the EAS, PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

Thailand: Ahead of Free Trade Agreement meet, Modi talks about India's...

PM Modi is on an official visit to Bangkok to participate in 16th ASEAN-India Summit on Nov 3.

2 Nov 2019 2:16 PM IST

The event comes after the mega September 23 event in Houston, Howdy Modi, which attracted more than 50,000 people. US president Donald Trump was also present at the event (Photo: ANI)

After 'Howdy Modi', PM to address 'Sawasdee PM Modi' in Bangkok today

PM is scheduled to address the Indian community in Thailand at an event called 'Sawasdee PM Modi' at 6 pm (Indian time)...

2 Nov 2019 12:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for Bangkok on Saturday, said India will consider whether its concerns and interests in trade in goods, services, and investments are being fully accommodated when he attends the meeting of the RCEP there. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Will see whether interests fully being accommodated in RCEP: PM

Modi would be travelling to Bangkok to participate in the 16th ASEAN-India Summit on November 3.

2 Nov 2019 11:15 AM IST

Pakistan envoy Sohail Mahmood was called to the Foreign Ministry office by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale who raised strong protest over the killing of the soldiers in Pulwama, official sources said. (Photo: ANI)

India briefs foreign countries on air strikes on terror camps in...

Foreign diplomats from the USA, UK, Russia, Australia, Indonesia, Turkey and six ASEAN nations are being briefed by the...

26 Feb 2019 2:56 PM IST

The talks were held at the Blue House, the official residence-cum-office of the South Korean President, where he received given a ceremonial welcome. (Photo: AP)

India, South Korea sign MoU to strengthen counter-terror cooperation

In a joint statement Modi said, 'I express my gratitude to President Moon for his condolences on the Pulwama attack'.

22 Feb 2019 11:27 AM IST

Minister of commerce & industry and civil aviation Suresh Prabhu interacts with mediapersons at state BJP office in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

We should all work concertedly towards early conclusion of talks:...

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a mega trade agreement being negotiated by 10 ASEAN countries.

22 Feb 2019 10:24 AM IST

India can benefit from the ongoing challenges in global trade provided it plays its cards well, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday said.

7th RCEP inter-sessional ministerial meet calls for meaningful outcome

The mega trade deal is being negotiated by 16 countries.

3 March 2019 10:22 AM IST

It would have more than 5,000 shops, 300 retail outlets with world-class infrastructure, warehousing, logistics, supply and trade ecosystem. (Photo: Pixelbay)

India, Brunei sign pact to exchange information on tax, banking...

The pact enables exchange of information, including banking and ownership information, between the two countries for tax...

1 March 2019 12:03 PM IST

During their meeting, the two leaders expressed mutual desire to synergise Indias Act East Policy with South Koreas New Southern Policy. (Photo: File | AP)

PM Modi meets South Korea President, discusses ways to enhance trade...

Main focus of India's Act East Policy is to shift country's trading focus from west and neighbours to booming South East...

28 Jun 2019 7:54 PM IST

France produced 4.5 million tons of plastic waste in 2016, or 66.6 kg per person, according to this report published on the eve of World Oceans Day.

The 'top-5' countries throwing plastic waste in the Oceans

According to Ocean Conservancy, 60 per cent of the debris comes from China and the four ASEAN nations.

22 Jun 2019 10:08 AM IST