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India gaining more influence in ASEAN than China: Singapore Poll
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The 'Look East Policy' of New Delhi was complimented by policies of Southeast Asian nations like the 'Look West Policy' of Thailand, and Singapore's support for New Delhi's engagement with ASEAN-led forums acted as an impetus that opened new avenues of engagement between India and the larger
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WHO calls for intensified actions to eradicate TB in South East Asia
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
On World Tuberculosis Day (TB), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for intensified actions to eradicate the disease in the South East Asian region which bears the world's highest TB burden.
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China's human trafficking syndicates lure away hundreds from Southeast Asi
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Mekong News, this is modern-day slavery which Chinese human trafficking syndicates perpetrate without facing meaningful resistance from authorities in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, all three major hubs of trafficking business, estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars.
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Policies need to create congenial climate for attracting new private inves
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking on raising productivity during a conference held by the International Monetary Fund, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said while sustained and broad-based economic recovery remains the current policy focus, it is necessary to undertake deep structural reforms
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South Asian region contributes 15% to global growth, led by India and Bang
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Governor was speaking at a conference, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Friday. He was talking along the lines of the South Asian region's macroeconomic challenges and policy priorities. The governor also said, "The priority for South Asian region, including Indi
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Element of discomfort in accepting China's hand of friendship: ISEAS Coord
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to Li-Lian, there is a perception among South East Asian countries that China could use its power and influence to threaten their sovereignty and independence.
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Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy likely to downgrade global economic growth
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 20 (ANI): Xi Jinping's strict zero-Covid policy has resulted in an economic slump not only in China but also in the Asian region as the Chinese President's authoritarianism has brought down the growth prospects toward zero.
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India's far-sighted investment in Chabahar port for trade with Central Asi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], October 12 (ANI): In recent years India has embraced an ambitious and expansive vision for foreign trade in the Central Asian region. India's trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia has long been hindered by an inability to access land routes through Pakistan.
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Goa is proud to host India's first ever exclusive assembleia of Civil Engi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Panjim (Goa) [India], September 20 (ANI/PNN): Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that serve a country and encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, household and firms to function. It provides world-class infrastructure to citizens and improves their
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South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts for prevention of non-
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 8 (ANI): In order to achieve global, regional, and national goals for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, the South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region.
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South Korea, US begin annual joint military exercises
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): South Korea and the United States on Monday began regular joint military exercises titled the Ulchi Freedom Shield, which include field training for the first time in four years due to increasing tensions in the Asian region, South Korean media r
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ECI hosts virtual Asian Regional Forum meet on making elections inclusive,
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted a virtual meeting of the 'Asian Regional Forum' on the theme 'Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative at Nirvachan Sadan on Thursday.
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