Parrikar hints at more liberalised defence exports regime
Advocating for a larger role for India in the Indian Ocean Region and ASEAN, which are witnessing an increased Chinese influence, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today hinted at the possibility of having a more liberalised defence exports regime for friendly nations.
Mar 21, 2015, 18:11 PM IST
CMLV countries unified market soon
An ASEAN Economic Community with a unified market and a three-year grace period for the less developed CMLV countries (Cambodia, Laos PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) is scheduled to come into existence by the year-end, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Gautam Mukhopadhaya said.
Mar 20, 2015, 22:22 PM IST
RCEP talks: Pressure may mount on India to open FDI in e-comm
Pressure is likely to mount on India for relaxing foreign direct investment norms in the e-commerce sector with Japan initiating a move in this regard by coming out with a proposal at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) forum.
Feb 23, 2015, 15:45 PM IST
ASEAN's online retail market has 25% growth potential: Study
The online retail market in the six ASEAN economies has the potential to grow 25 percent annually through 2017, a study said Friday.
Feb 13, 2015, 15:19 PM IST
ASEAN to declare single market but delays deeper integration: Malaysia
ASEAN will officially call itself a single market by year`s end, but "big things" like seamless travel within the 10-nation bloc would only come in 2020, Malaysia`s trade minister told AFP in an interview.
Jan 24, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Jet Airways to operate additional flights for Vibrant Gujarat Summit
The additional flights would be from Delhi and Mumbai for the global investors' summit scheduled from January 11-13.
Jan 06, 2015, 23:53 PM IST
Trade with ASEAN to touch $100 billion next year
The two-way trade between India and ASEAN are expected to double from the current level of USD 80 billion by 2022 even as it is expected to touch USD 100 billion by next year on account of increasing commercial engagement between the two sides.
Dec 11, 2014, 13:44 PM IST
Switzerland expects to sign FTA with India soon
Bullish about its companies making huge investments in India, Switzerland expects the long- delayed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries to be signed soon.
Dec 08, 2014, 13:41 PM IST
India asks RCEP members to focus on value addition in services
India has asked RCEP members, including ASEAN nations, China and Korea, to focus on value addition in services, besides working towards to improving investment climate to spur trade and boost growth in the region.
Dec 02, 2014, 23:09 PM IST
China cosies up to ASEAN with $20 billion in loans
China on Thursday offered $20 billion in loans and floated the possibility of a "friendship treaty" with Southeast Asian nations, in an apparent bid to defuse regional tensions which spiked this year over contested seas.
Nov 13, 2014, 21:05 PM IST
Processes for inking FTA underway: Philippines assures India
The Philippines, the only country in the 10-nation ASEAN to sign a Free Trade Agreement for services and investments with India, today assured that the internal processes for inking the ambitious bilateral pact was underway.
Nov 13, 2014, 17:45 PM IST
PM to pitch for improving connectivity at India-ASEAN summit
Seeking to deepen ties with ASEAN as part of India's 'Act East' policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for improving connectivity in the region to give a boost to trade and people-to-people contact at their summit next week.
Nov 08, 2014, 20:31 PM IST
India's business with ASEAN countries only 30% of total trade
India's business with ASEAN countries is only 30 percent of total ASEAN trade even as the thrust is on increasing business through infrastructural development connecting important trade points, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Anil Wadhwa said on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2014, 20:37 PM IST
FTA to help Indian service providers gain higher market access
India had proposed circulation process for signing the pact with ASEAN.
Sep 09, 2014, 17:23 PM IST
India signs FTA in services, investments with ASEAN
India has signed the free trade agreement (FTA) in services and investments with 10-member ASEAN, paving the way for freer movement of professionals and further opening opportunities for investments.
Sep 08, 2014, 21:49 PM IST
'India presses for parallel talks in goods, services in RCEP'
India Wednesday pressed for parallel negotiations in goods and services to ensure that the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement benefits all nations which include ASEAN countries, China, Japan and Korea.
Sep 03, 2014, 18:38 PM IST
Jet Airways to operate flights to Vietnam via Bangkok
Jet Airways on Wednesday announced the addition of two daily flights to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region from its primary hubs in Delhi and Mumbai during its winter schedule with an all inclusive economy fare of Rs.37,506 to Rs.35,500.
Sep 03, 2014, 16:36 PM IST
India to sign free trade agreement with Asean soon: Kher
India on Wednesday said it has received the free trade agreements on services and investments with ASEAN and it will "shortly" sign the pact.
Sep 03, 2014, 13:04 PM IST
ASEAN economic ministers meet in Myanmar
Economic ministers of the ASEAN gathered Monday in this Myanmar capital to discuss issues related to their economic community.
Aug 25, 2014, 10:22 AM IST
Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart
Indian exports to the 10-nation ASEAN bloc is expected to reach USD 280 billion in the next 10 years, says a Standard Chartered research report.
Aug 24, 2014, 11:50 AM IST
