Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has announced that it is stepping up investments in South and Southeast Asia as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on China for critical supply chains, as the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved $1.5 billion for energy infrastructure across the region. The funding is aimed at supporting American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and energy equipment while strengthening supply chains in a region Washing…
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Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India’s strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.It noted that the ‘Malacca Dilemma’ has been a long-standing concern for Chinese strategists, prompting Beijing to pursue projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic…
New Delhi/Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeast region is rapidly emerging as India’s new engine of growth and is poised to play a defining role in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 here, the Union Minister said the region has undergone unpreceden…
Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s transformative Act East Policy, Tripura is fast emerging as a preferred destination for long-term investment and as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia.Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave-2026, the DoNER Minister said the state today stands at the intersection of connectivity,…
Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto travelled together to the centuries-old Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the Southeast Asian nation, on Wednesday. While sharing a picture with President Subianto on X, PM Modi stated, “On the way to the Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto.”He also shared a video on X, which showed PM Modi seeing the temple from the chopper’s window.While sharing the a…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India has significantly expanded its global outreach to secure supplies of critical minerals and strengthen semiconductor supply chains, signing partnerships with 24 countries while holding negotiations with 11 others over the past two years.The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on concentrated supply sources and ensure long-term access to minerals essential for clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), advanced manufacturing, d…
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government and President Prabowo Subianto after being conferred the country’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, calling it a tribute to “historic and deeply-rooted ties” between the two nations. Describing the award as a tribute to the longstanding friendship between India and Indonesia, he said the honour belonged to the people of India and reflected the deep a…
Seoul, July 4 (IANS) Two suspects accused of running large-scale illegal online gambling networks have been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to South Korea in a joint international operation, authorities said on Saturday. One suspect allegedly ran an overseas gambling site worth 4.8 trillion won (US$3.14 billion) based in Southeast Asia and laundered criminal proceeds while evading arrest for 12 years across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Cambodia, acco…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The gradual rediscovery of Asia’s oldest relationships between India and Indonesia is the beginning of a new chapter through which the countries seek to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific, stated a report on Sunday.“The frequency of leadership exchanges, ministerial visits, strategic dialogues, defence consultations, think-tank collaborations, and institutional partnerships over the past three years suggests that both South Block and Indonesia’s Kementerian Luar…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The proposed China–Myanmar–Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBEC) is another attempt at Beijing trying to reshape South Asia’s connectivity trying to strengthen its Belt and Road footprint and direct access to the Indian Ocean.Additionally, alongside Gwadar Port in Pakistan and Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, Chinese presence in Bangladesh’s Mongla and Chittagong Ports is an effort at furthering Beijing’s “string of pearls” strategy, surrounding India’s maritime sphere….