ASEAN important for safeguarding India's security interests: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India's strategic partnership with ASEAN was important for safeguarding and promoting security interests.
Sep 06, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
Barack Obama arrives in China for final visit as US President
US President Barack Obama arrived in China on Saturday for his final visit as president, landing in the eastern city of Hangzhou where he will attend the G20 summit.
Sep 03, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
Act East policy will open markets like Myanmar, ASEAN for East India: President
The Act East policy of the central government will open new markets like Myanmar and the ASEAN countries for eastern Indian entrepreneurs, President Pranab Mukherjee said here on Tuesday.
Aug 23, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
China-Asean agree to finalise code on South China Sea
China and ten member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) agreed to finalise the framework for a maritime code of conduct to ease tensions in the South China Sea by mid-2017.
Aug 17, 2016, 21:13 PM IST
Isolate those who harbour terrorists: India to international community
Advocating outright rejection of state-sponsored terrorism, India on Monday said it is vital to construct a strong international legal regime on the principle of "zero tolerance" for terrorism and isolate those who harbour, support or sponsor terrorists.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Beijing dodges ASEAN rebuke over South China Sea row
Southeast Asian nations avoided rebuking Beijing or mentioning a recent UN-backed tribunal ruling against its claims in the South China Sea in a statement issued that will be seen as a victory for the regional giant.
Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
China, North Korea envoys hold talks in Laos
Top envoys from China and North Korea held talks on the sidelines of a regional summit in Laos as tensions run high on the Korean peninsula over Pyongyang`s nuclear programme.
Jul 25, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN
Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Divide and rule by Beijing throw ASEAN into disarray
Southeast Asian nations are in unparalleled disarray over Beijing`s sabre-rattling in the South China Sea, analysts and insiders say, with the fractures set to deepen as staunch China ally Laos hosts top regional diplomats this weekend.
Jul 22, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister calls on Modi
Visiting Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
Philippines' official hails South China Sea ruling a 'crowning glory'
"{A decision invalidating China`s vast claims in the South China Sea was a "crowning glory" that renews faith in international law", the Philippines` top lawyer said on Friday, in Manila`s strongest comment yet on its sweeping win.
Jul 15, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
China blamed for ASEAN U-turn on South China Sea
Chinese pressure was blamed Thursday for a stunning diplomatic U-turn by Southeast Asian nations that saw them retract a statement sounding alarm over Beijing`s island building in the South China Sea.
Jun 16, 2016, 16:11 PM IST
India seeks Asean's cooperation in fighting terrorism
India on Monday sought the cooperation of the member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the global fight against terrorism.
Apr 11, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
Transnational crime booming across Southeast Asia: UN
Transnational crime is booming in Southeast Asia, the UN warned Thursday, aided by rapid regional economic integration and patchy cross-border police work.
Feb 25, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
Obama convinced Trump `will not be president`
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday hammered home his belief that Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump would not be elected, knocking his reality show past and penchant for drawing media attention.
Feb 17, 2016, 05:37 AM IST
Obama calls for `tangible steps` to lower South China Sea tensions
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for "tangible steps" to lower tensions in the South China Sea over disputed islands and waters, as Washington`s allies in Southeast Asia bristle over Beijing`s territorial claims.
Feb 17, 2016, 04:11 AM IST
Obama, Southeast Asia leaders eye China and trade at California summit
President Barack Obama gathered leaders from Southeast Asia on Monday to strengthen trade ties and form a common stance on the South China Sea in a summit the White House hopes will solidify US influence in the region.
Feb 16, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
US, Southeast Asia can advance 'shared vision' on maritime disputes: Obama
President Barack Obama said on Monday that the United States and Southeast Asian nations can advance a shared vision of rules and norms for resolving maritime disputes peacefully.
Feb 16, 2016, 06:07 AM IST
John Kerry in Laos to discuss bomb legacy and ASEAN partnership
US Secretary of State John Kerry sat down Monday to discuss the deadly legacy of unexploded American bombs in Laos and China`s influence in Southeast Asia during a high-profile visit to the reclusive communist state.
Jan 25, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
John Kerry to press China over North Korea, urge ASEAN unity over South China Sea
In Beijing Kerry plans "in depth" discussions on the South China Sea.
Jan 24, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
