ASEAN

Emerging Asia resilient to global uncertainity, says OECD

Emerging Asia resilient to global uncertainity, says OECD

March 31, 2023

Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a rich country club, is optimistic about the performance of emerging economies in Asia, saying that the region has proved to be resilient to the numerous global crises and has managed to accelerate growth rates. T...

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Unwanted close encounters in Space

Unwanted close encounters in Space

January 23, 2022

Last month, China lodged a vocal protest at the United Nations against the United States, accusing its multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX of irresponsible and unsafe behaviour in the Space on multiple occasions. China said that the manoeuvres by SpaceX had brought it perilous...

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By sitting out of RCEP, India does not lose economically

By sitting out of RCEP, India does not lose economically

November 20, 2020

As Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement becomes operational, there is pressure on India to join the world’s largest trade grouping. But India needs to stay away from trade deals in general as its gains may not amount to much.

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Why India should not rush into a free trade deal with UK or EU

Why India should not rush into a free trade deal with UK or EU

September 15, 2020

Last week the UK and Japan announced that they had reached a bilateral free trade agreement that would govern their trade ties from the year 2020 when the UK completed its exit from the European Union and hence also exited the ambit of the EU-Japan trade pact. Both the countries ...

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Show Highlight: ITE HCMC 2017

Show Highlight: ITE HCMC 2017

August 30, 2017

ITE HCMC 2017, themed ‘Your Gateway to Tourism in Asia’, continues to be one of the most important and established international travel events in Vietnam and the region, further promoting Vietnam's tourism and enhancing the development of the tourism industry regionally and g...

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India’s first mega textiles trade fair

India’s first mega textiles trade fair

July 1, 2017

India's first ever mega textiles trade fair - Textiles India 2017, was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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American Cruise Lines leads the way

American Cruise Lines leads the way

March 10, 2017

American Cruise Lines, the largest US cruise company, has partnered with Think Strawberries, one of India’s leading travel representation company. American Cruise Lines also recently announced the first of a new class of 5 modern riverboats destined for the American rivers.

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India-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror

India-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror

December 13, 2016

The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.

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Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India

August 30, 2016

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s four-day visit to India can propel the bilateral strategic, political, economic and cultural ties to a new high, coming as it does, at the start of a crucial transition of Myanmar towards democracy after decades of military rule. Leaders of both t...

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