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Secretary-General of ASEAN engages with Jakarta-based media to discuss 2026 regional priorities for ASEAN

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted the first media engagement session for 2026, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During the session, Dr. Kao hig... Read More


Tariff cut brings Indian basmati back on US import radar

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The basmati exporters from Punjab and Haryana heaved a sigh of relief after India and the US agreed on a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff o... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the Warwick Economics Summit 2026 and to Conduct a Working Visit to the United Kingdom

Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- At the invitation of the University of Warwick and the United Kingdom Mission to ASEAN, respectively, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will lead the ASEAN Secretariat's ... Read More


India highlights Rights-Based, Inclusive and People-Centric development approach at the 64th session of the UN Commission for social development being held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- India highlighted its rights-based, inclusive, and people-centric development approach at the UN discussion on"Leveraging outcomes of the Second World Summit for Social Developm... Read More


Myanmar: Best neglected, or remembered only for its electoral fiasco? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 4 -- Myanmar's so-called election that began on December 8, 2025, is not a political event worth celebrating. It is not even one worth debating at length. Excessive attention risks... Read More


New US tariff policy favours agri exports, raises concern for Indian farmers: Sharad Pawar

Baramati, Feb. 4 -- NCP (SP) chief and former Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the new US tariff policy has provisions allowing agricultural exports to India, which is a cause... Read More


D2C brands go offline, powering a mall leasing boom

Bengaluru, Feb. 4 -- Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are emerging as one of the biggest drivers of mall leasing in India, as customer acquisition costs rise online and the need for physical visibility... Read More


"Don't know if Indian PM or Trump Secy to speak in Parliament today": Congress' Kiaran Kumar Chamala attacks Centre over India-US deal

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, demanding clarity on the India-US trade deal. Speaking to ANI, Chamala ... Read More


Vietnamese, Chinese foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 4 -- Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the General Secretary Le Hoai Trung (L) and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Beijing on February 3, 20... Read More


14 migrants die off Greece after boat collision with coast guard

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Fourteen migrants died in the Aegean Sea off Greece on Tuesday after their boat collided with a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, the coast guard said. A coast guard offici... Read More