Switzerland expects to sign FTA with India soon

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 13:41

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.

India asks RCEP members to focus on value addition in services

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 23:09

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.

Myanmar steps into international role at ASEAN helm

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 14:37

The former pariah state has freed political prisoners, welcomed opposition parties into parliament and launched economic reforms.

Tata Sons sets up Asean office in Singapore

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 15:17

Tata Sons, the holding company of the country's largest corporate conglomerate Tata Group, Thursday said it has set up an office in Singapore to drive business in the Asean region and appointed KV Rao as its resident director.

India seeks to boost ties with ASEAN in 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:27

The year 2013 turned out to be turbulent for South East Asia with key countries facing political chaos, rioting and a deadly typhoon, even as India sought to boost strategic ties with the ASEAN region on economic and security issues.

Japan tells China to accept world`s air zone concerns

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:03

Japan called on China Monday to see "reality" and "accept" there are widespread international concerns over Beijing`s controversial air defence zone.

Tardy progress in South Asian integration: Hamid Ansari

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 00:18

Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday said the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, despite sharing social and cultural affinities, have not done enough to prosper as a regional bloc.

Japan, ASEAN seek `freedom of overflight` amid China tensions

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:49

Japan and Southeast Asian countries on Saturday agreed on the importance of freedom in the skies, in the first major gathering of the continent`s leaders since China ramped up regional tensions with a controversial air defence zone.

Japan pledges $20 bn aid and loans to ASEAN: PM Abe

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 09:52

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on today pledged USD 20 billion of aid and loans to Southeast Asia, as he looks to drive exports and bolster friendships in the region.

FICCI calls for establishing North East Corridor to ASEAN

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 11:54

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has suggested the establishment of a North East Corridor, linking businesses in the region to the economically prosperous South East Asia.

Connectivity with ASEAN priority for Assam govt: Gogoi

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 21:21

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday said connectivity with the ASEAN was a strategic priority for his government as it was the key to regional development, building capacities and enhancing trade and investment.

Myanmar to strive for peace in ASEAN region

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 11:55

Myanmar President U Thein Sein pledged that the country would strive to ensure peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region as it assumes ASEAN chairmanship in 2014, media reported Wednesday.