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.

Japan, ASEAN vow to ensure freedom of navigation

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 07:12

Leaders from Japan and 10 Southeast Asian countries on Saturday pledged to cooperate in ensuring freedom of navigation during a summit overshadowed by concerns over China`s growing assertiveness in the region.

PM leaves for home after 4-day visit to Brunei, Indonesia

Last Updated: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 09:29

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluded his four-day visit to Brunei and Indonesia and left for home, expanding India`s `Look East` policy to beyond economic ties.

China seeks to boost cooperation with Brunei

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 09:31

Brunei is ready to work with China for further development of Brunei-China and ASEAN-China relations.

India signs MoUs with 7 countries for Nalanda University

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 15:48

India signed agreements with seven countries, who pledged their commitment to the ambitious Nalanda University project being built near the ruins of the ancient academic institution.

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission: PM

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 14:01

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

PM Manmohan Singh arrives in Brunei

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 08:04

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday arrived here for the ASEAN summit and will hold discussions on crucial bilateral and regional issues.

India to expand engagement with Southeast Asia

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 17:20

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh embarks on a two-nation visit to Brunei and Indonesia to strengthen the strategic partnership with Southeast Asia and signalling that India is not just looking east, but also acting east.

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.

China calls for restraint on South China Sea issue

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 21:38

China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei are embroiled in the dispute in the South China Sea over territory, sovereignty.

India rejects Edward Snowden`s request for political asylum

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 12:41

Former US government contractor Edward Snowden had applied for political asylum in 20 countries, including India.

ASEAN summit: Khurshid meets Pakistani PM`s Special Advisor

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 08:45

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid met Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif`s Special Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaz Aziz on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit.