Indonesian President to start working in new capital soon
Jakarta, July 25 (IANS) Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to commence performing his official duties in the country’s new capital Nusantara located on Kalimantan...
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Vietnam’s e-commerce boasts highest annual growth in ASEAN
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Hanoi, July 24 (IANS) Vietnam’s e-commerce market has boasted an average annual growth rate of 16-30 per cent over the past four years, the highest...
Prime Minister condoles passing away of Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong
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New Delhi, July 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. Prime...
Environmental approval granted for Australian plan to export solar electricity to Singapore
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Canberra, July 16(IANS) Authorities in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) on Tuesday granted environmental approval for the world’s largest renewable energy and transmission project. The NT...
India and Vietnam work on enhancing defence cooperation in multiple areas
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Hanoi, April 15 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeep Arya held detailed discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan...
Indonesia starts exporting electricity to Papua New Guinea
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Jakarta, July 15 (IANS) Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met at the Bogor Palace on Monday to discuss...
UP to export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan & Malaysia in 2024: CM Yogi
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Lucknow, July 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the state will export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and...
Cambodia aims to increase EVs to 30,000 units by 2030
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Phnom Penh, July 12 (IANS) Cambodian government aims to increase the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) or electric cars to 30,000 by 2030, according to...
Vietnam records fastest growing number of millionaires: report
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Hanoi, July 10 (IANS) The number of millionaires in Vietnam virtually doubled between 2013 and 2023, at the fastest rate globally, to 19,400, VnExpress reported...
World Bank approves $750 mn loan to boost Philippines economy
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Manila, June 29 (IANS) The World Bank said that it has approved a $750 million loan to strengthen the Philippine economy’s recovery. The Philippines Second...
World Intellectual Foundation strengthens bilateral ties with Indonesian Embassy
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New Delhi, India – June 24, 2024 – The World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) delegation met with officials at the Indonesian Embassy in India today, exploring...
First-ever direct flight between India and Cambodia launched
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Phnom Penh, June 17 (IANS) Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun and Indian Ambassador to the country Devyani Khobragade launched the first-ever direct flight between...
10 Indian companies selected in top 100 list by Indo-Pacific Clean Economy Investor Forum
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Singapore, June 7 (IANS) As many as 10 Indian companies including start-ups figure among the top 100 climate tech firms selected by the Indo-Pacific Economic...
411 million adult tobacco users in SE Asia, highest globally: WHO
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New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Southeast Asia region, which includes India, has about 411 million adult tobacco users — the highest globally, said Saima...
Harsh Kumar Jain appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Philippines
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New Delhi, May 30: Harsh Kumar Jain (IFS: 1993), presently Ambassador of India to Ukraine, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to...
Thailand eases visa rules to allow longer stays for tourists, students
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Bangkok, May 28 (IANS) Thailand on Tuesday announced longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students, remote workers, and retirees as part of the government’s...
India, Vietnam key beneficiaries as global firms scout for supply chains outside of China : Nomura
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New Delhi, May 28 As the multi-national companies recognise the importance of diversifying supply chains, India and Vietnam are the key beneficiaries as global firms...
13 Indians successfully rescued and repatriated from Laos
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Vientiane, May 26 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Laos said on Sunday that it has successfully rescued and repatriated 13 Indians, including seven Odiya...
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP KILTAN arrives in Muara, Brunei
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Brunei, May 25 Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on 25 May 24, and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei...
Second India-Australia-Indonesia maritime security workshop concludes in Kochi
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Kochi, May 18 (IANS) The second edition of Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) for India, Australia, and Indonesia concluded in Kochi on Friday. During the...