Nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and about 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes, underlining the sector’s centrality to India’s economy and competitiveness. Data from a government press release highlights that the maritime sector is the backbone of India’s global trade and growth story. From crude oil and coal […]
Read MoreIndia’s electronics exports are rapidly increasing and could soon replace petroleum products as the country’s second-largest export category, following engineering goods. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, electronics exports strengthened their position as India’s third-largest and fastest-growing export segment in the first half of fiscal year 2026. Industry experts noted that, within the […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as ‘ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.’ While delivering opening remarks during the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, PM Modi said, “India has stood firmly with […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran With East Timor’s entry into Asean as its 11th member, the youngest country in the region may become a key partner and new ally for the Philippines as Manila gears up to lead the bloc as chair in 2026. Before Sunday’s accession ceremony at the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast […]
Read MoreMELBOURNE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States and the hostile maneuvers of a Chinese warplane during a “positive” meeting on Monday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Albanese and China’s second-most senior leader held a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the Association […]
Read MoreBy Ralph Jennings in Kuala Lumpur The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China – the world’s dominant supplier – through agreements signed on Sunday with two Southeast Asian countries, including one that experts believe could deliver results relatively quickly. Memoranda of understanding with Malaysia and Thailand […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Myanmar’s military rulers must put an end to the “deplorable” violence inflicted on the population since 2021 and find a “credible path” back to civilian government, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Guterres said the military […]
Read MoreThe Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) to boost trade of halal products between the two countries. The MoU, signed today (27 October) on the sidelines of the 9th Meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka, aims to […]
Read MoreIndia’s central government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed authorities to bring back six people who were deported to Bangladesh earlier this year after being labelled illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court petition, filed on 22 October, contests the High Court’s 26 September ruling that required the repatriation of […]
Read MoreBangladesh and Pakistan have expressed interest in boosting regional connectivity by establishing direct air and shipping links, expanding the use of ports and logistics to reduce costs, and deepening bilateral and regional trade cooperation. The two countries reached a consensus during the 9th meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held today (27 October) […]
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