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'Not Right Time' Says North On South Korea ASEAN Summit Invite: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 21, 2019

North Korea rejected an invitation for leader Kim Jong Un to attend a planned summit in Seoul with Southeast Asian nations next week, saying "now is not the time" due to strained ties, North Korean state media reported on Thursday.

PM Modi To Arrive In Bangkok Over Negotiations On Regional Economic Deal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 1, 2019

Shoring up India's trade and security ties with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the backdrop of China's rising economic and military influence over the region is expected to be the top focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's summit-level engagement with leaders of the powerful bloc during his three-day visit fro...

China, ASEAN Agree On Draft South China Sea Code Of Conduct

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 2, 2018

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have agreed on a draft code of conduct (COC) that will lay the foundation for talks over the disputed South China Sea, the Foreign Ministers of Singapore and China announced on Thursday.

PM Modi's Act East Push In Indonesia To Counter China: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Bhairavi Singh, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday May 30, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Jakarta, his first stop of his three-nation visit to maritime neighbours - Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. India and Indonesia elevated their bilateral ties to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnerhsip to step up defence and maritime cooperation, with plans to develop a strategic Indonesian naval port in th...

Republic Day: List Of India's Chief Guests In The Last Decade

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday January 26, 2018

Leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the chief guests of the Republic Day parade 2018.

Eye on China, PM Modi Talks About Rules Based Order For Oceans And Seas

India News | Written by Nidhi Razdan | Thursday January 25, 2018

As the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the India-ASEAN summit, the emphasis on maritime security was a clear message to China. With Chinese expansionism on the rise, India's policy has shifted from 'Look East' to 'Act East'.

Republic Day 2018 Parade To See ASEAN Flag, BSF Women Bikers' Squad, 'Nirbhay' Missile

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday January 25, 2018

India will be celebrating its 69th Republic Day on January 26. The country's military might, culture, and diversity will be on full display in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath. The parade will see many firsts. It would be the first time that Republic Day parade will be attended by the 10 heads of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Th...

US, Allies Slam Chinese Island-Building

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 7, 2017

The United States, Australia and Japan on Monday denounced Beijing's island-building and militarisation of the South China Sea, in contrast to the increasingly tepid response from Southeast Asian nations over the festering issue.

Opinion: India And The ASEAN At 25: Celebrating The Past, Preparing For The Future

Opinion | Harsh V. Pant, Avantika Deb | Tuesday July 4, 2017

India and ASEAN uphold each other's prominence in shaping the current regional structure as similar threats and concerns call for greater collaboration. The two are crucial to the creation of new 'rules of the game' in Asia, at a time when the region is in the throes of a disruptive phase that could well determine the future balance of power.

Australia Says No Plan For Joint South China Sea Patrols With Indonesia

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 7, 2017

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday that his country aimed to work more closely with Indonesia over maritime security, but there was no plan for the neighbours to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea.

China Says Wants To 'Dispel Interference' In South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 8, 2016

China wants to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to "dispel interference" in the disputed South China Sea, Premier Li Keqiang said during a regional summit in the Lao capital Vientiane.

US Sets February Date For ASEAN Summit In California

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 31, 2015

US President Barack Obama will host leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Rancho Mirage, California on February 15 and 16, the White House said Wednesday.

Barack Obama To Host ASEAN Leaders Next Year: Officials

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 24, 2015

US President Barack Obama will host ASEAN leaders at a Southern California retreat next year as part of his pivot to Asia policy, officials have said.

Things to Know About the 10-Nation ASEAN

World News | Associated Press | Sunday November 22, 2015

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday signed a landmark declaration creating an ASEAN Community. Key things to know about this diverse region, consisting of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Indonesia Asks China to Clarify South China Sea Claims

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 12, 2015

Indonesia has asked China to clarify its claims over the South China Sea but has yet to receive a response, the Foreign Ministry said today, a day after Indonesia's security chief said Jakarta could take Beijing to court over an island dispute.