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Unimpeded freedom of navigation vital: Rajnath

India committed to freedom of navigation, supports UNCLOS, appreciates ASEAN's role in promoting dialogue and consensus. Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with counterparts from Indonesia and Vietnam. India committed to work with ASEAN and Plus countries to ensure peace, prosperity & security.

The Hindu

Myanmar military admits facing ‘heavy assaults’ from anti-coup forces

Spokesperson says opponents dropping ‘hundreds’ of drones on military outposts as offensive pushes forward.

Al Jazeera

Biden-Xi meeting at APEC a reminder of the importance of global summits in dangerous times

For three decades, the leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have met to advance their shared interests in improving trade and investment across the region.

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ASEAN defense chiefs call for the fighting in Gaza to cease, but they struggle to address Myanmar

Southeast Asian defense ministers called for the fighting in Gaza to cease and for the world to collaborate on setting up humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza, but they struggled on how to address the civil strife in Myanmar

The Independent UK

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia. He'll present India's views on regional security challenges and hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of participating nations

The Hindu

Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia

Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.

Al Jazeera

India, Malaysia looking at reviewing 2011 trade pact: Malaysian Foreign Minister Kadir

India and Malaysia are firming up a framework to conduct trade in national currencies and review the 12-yr CECA to include new domains. EAM Jaishankar and Malaysian FM discussed ways to boost ties, incl. defence cooperation. India provided 170,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati rice to Malaysia. FM Kadir said ASEAN…

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China and Southeast Asia nations vow to conclude a nonaggression pact faster as sea crises escalate

Diplomats from Chinese and a Southeast Asian group of nations have renewed a pledge to finalize a nonaggression pact for the South China Sea in three years

The Independent UK

EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore defence minister

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar chaired the regional conference of India’s ASEAN & East Asia Ambassadors in Singapore on October 19.

The Hindu

India's UPI system leading in cross-border payment: U.S. treasury official

US Treasury official Shambaugh highlights India's UPI system for advancing bilateral links with other countries, incl. Singapore & UAE. ASEAN countries have greater ambition of interlinking fast payment systems multilaterally. G20 Payments Roadmap channelling efforts for tangible progress. New techs present opportunity for fresh start for payment systems, incl. transparency,…

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Cooperation in Indo-Pacific is in interests of India and Vietnam: Jaishankar

India, Vietnam share interests in Indo-Pacific. ASEAN centrality, Quad contribution highlighted. India, Vietnam promote multipolar, rules-based global order. US, India, Japan, Australia form Quad. Indo-Pacific region includes Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea. ASEAN dialogue partners incl. India, US, China, Japan, Australia. India, ASEAN ties boosted in trade, investment,…

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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh mull over joining RCEP bloc

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye RCEP membership: Four years after India's exit, neighbours consider joining 15-nation trading bloc. Sri Lanka has applied, Bangladesh to decide after elections. Joining RCEP would take them out of subcontinental trade, enable access to Asian economies. India's neighbours joining RCEP a "development of concern" for India.…

The Hindu

Climate change and the shift to cleaner energy push Southeast Asia to finally start sharing power

The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is breathing new life into a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power

The Independent UK

‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.

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The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit

It is India’s policy ‘mantras’ of multilateralism, multipolarity and the “middle way” that won the day at the G-20 summit

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia nations hold first joint navy drills near disputed South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has begun its first joint naval exercise at a time when several member countries are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area

The Conversation

New Zealand’s strategic priority in the Indo-Pacific is not AUKUS – it's helping to defeat Russia in Ukraine

The debate in New Zealand over whether to join “pillar two” of the AUKUS security partnership threatens to overshadow a more important foreign policy challenge: how the country’s allies in the Indo-Pacific region are responding to the war in Ukraine.

The Hindu

ASEAN | Southeast Asia’s source of stability

The 55-year-old ASEAN grouping that has managed to strive on the principles of centrality, non-interference and economic progress now faces the pressures and lures of geopolitics as both China and the U.S. are trying to exert their influence in the region

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Eastern hedge: On the need for India to stay closely engaged with ASEAN members

India needs to stay closely engaged with the ASEAN members both as a trade hedge against the slowdown in its main western markets and to highlight its significance as an all-weather ally

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon meets Indonesian leader to deepen economic, defense ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, to deepen economic ties and defense cooperation amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

France 24

Indonesia's leader calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts at ASEAN summit

Indonesia's president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved.

Caixin Global

Chinese Premier Takes Test Ride on Indonesia’s New High-Speed Railway

Visiting Jakarta for ASEAN Plus Three summit, Li Qiang steps aboard for demonstration of key Belt and Road project

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — September 8, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Restoring order: On ASEAN and Myanmar

While it is not clear whether a tough stance by ASEAN will have an impact on the Myanmar regime’s behaviour, it should continue to push the generals to end the violence

The Hindu

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

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