India-ASEAN FTA in services, investments to ink in Dec in Bali

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 22:59

The agreement will boost movement of Indian professionals in the ASEAN region which include countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. It will also facilitate investments.

India, ASEAN to look at ways to address food price volatility

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 21:24

To address the issue of volatility in food prices, India and ASEAN countries will share their expertise to boost their food security planning activities.

India, ASEAN formulating plan to combat terrorism: PM

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 20:25

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said India and ASEAN countries were in the process of formulating a "work plan" to deal with international terrorism.

India ready to sign FTA with ASEAN: Manmohan Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 13:37

Unveiling a roadmap to boost economic ties, India Thursday pledged to sign an agreement with the 10-member ASEAN bloc on services and investment by this year end and to reach an accord on FTA by next year.

Cooperative temper needed to take on global eco challenges: PM

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 11:24

The PM said global economic uncertainty and political turmoil in other parts of the world have impacted countries in our region equally.

Leaders meet to discuss ASEAN Community by 2015

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 10:00

Amidst the backdrop of global economic uncertainty, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met here Wednesday to review the progress towards an ASEAN Community by 2015, leading to a freer flow of goods, services and investments in the region.

PM to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-ASEAN ties

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:07

Aiming to give fillip to India`s Look East policy, Manmohan Singh is expected to announce new initiatives to take forward ties with the ASEAN by setting up a mission and appointing an ambassador for the 10-member grouping.

China proposes treaty with ASEAN over South China Sea dispute

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 15:16

Seeking to play down its maritime dispute over South China Sea with East Asian countries South China Sea, China will propose a treaty of friendship and cooperation with the 10-member ASEAN bloc.

Southeast Asia's net oil imports to more than double by 2035

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:53

Southeast Asia's net oil imports will more than double by 2035, costing USD 240 billion at today's prices, to meet strong energy demand growth to fuel the region's fast-growing economies, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

Vietnam Defence Minister arrives in India

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 14:00

Vietnam`s Deputy Defence Minister Lt Gen Do Ba Ty, arrived in Delhi on Tuesday to strengthen defence relations between the two neighbouring nations.

Joint anti-terror exercise opens in Indonesia

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 00:12

A multinational anti-terrorism exercise officially kicked off on Monday in Indonesia, with 872 elite soldiers taking part from 18 countries.

ASEAN countries should not be forced to make choices: Pentagon

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 13:44

Underlining that the US is not asking ASEAN nations to choose between it and China, a top Pentagon offcial has said that the countries in the region should not be forced to make choices.