India looking to expand industrial presence in South East Asia: NSIC

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 12:31

NSIC would want to see collaborations between Singapore and Indian enterprises, involving training from either side, sharing of knowledge, expertise and machinery as per requirements of the two parties.

Govt to soon finalise SPV to help firms invest in CLMV nations

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 22:49

As a part of its 'Act East Policy' initiative, the government would soon finalise the structure of Special Purpose Vehicles to help domestic firms set up projects in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam).

India's ties with S-E Asia gained momentum in 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 13:38

The year 2014 turned out to be a turbulent one for South East Asia with two plane tragedies and a coup hitting global headlines, even as India's ties with the key region gained momentum with the new Indian government turning the 'Look East' policy into an 'Act East' strategy.

US lawmakers urge tough stance on China sea claims

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 08:27

Lawmakers say the United States must not tolerate China`s use of military coercion in pursuit of its territorial claims in the seas of East Asia.

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.

China, Japan, South Korea to jointly combat air pollution

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:32

To combat air pollution which has become a major problem in East Asia; China, Japan and South Korea have joined hands together. This step is to boost sustainable development for greater ecological improvement.

Death toll from Philippines typhoon crosses 6,000

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 09:32

The number of people killed from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines crossed 6,000, authorities said Friday.

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.

Ancient bones point to Native Americans` twin ancestry

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:21

In the "Out of Africa" theory, Homo sapiens left their ancestral home in east Africa around 50,000 years ago, heading north, west and south.

East Asian giants must work together on climate change: ADB

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:36

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday called on China and Japan to band together in fighting the disastrous effects of climate change, despite their diplomatic hostilities.

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.

Manmohan Singh calls for cooperative temper at East Asia Summit

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

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called for collective action, cooperation and collaboration in Asia to overcome the challenges posed global economic uncertainty and political turmoil in parts of the world.