News for 'ASEAN'

Should you sell stocks in May?

Should you sell stocks in May?

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Since its peak, the S&P BSE Sensex has dropped nearly 3,000 points.

Assured mkt access for some nations

Assured mkt access for some nations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Should corporate tax be cut?

Should corporate tax be cut?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

India Inc is eagerly awaiting a cut in the corporate tax rate at par with the rates in leading Asean countries.

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'China feels India will be hard-pressed not to go after China because we are so badly dependent on them -- and that is the reality.'

'West must accept consequences of the rise of Asia

'West must accept consequences of the rise of Asia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

'If every consumer in India and China, totaling up to almost 3 billion, want to live like people in San Francisco, Stockholm or Singapore, can they afford to? Can nature afford it?'

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Standard Chartered has appointed Zarin Daruwala of ICICI Bank as its new Chief Executive.

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

With a view to boost the vibrant pharma industry in the state, Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up mini-pharma cities

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Centre is considering a comprehensive health insurance scheme to cover about 25 per cent of India's poor, who are below the poverty line.

FTA: India to speed up duty cuts

FTA: India to speed up duty cuts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

India has decided to put the process of bringing down duties on edible oil on the fast track to reach an early agreement with Asean for a Free Trade Agreement.

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Modi said that in the last four years the government has worked for creating a New India by 2022.

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is an attempt to move the Indo-Singapore relationship to the 'next level'. Singapore has been one of the top investors in India. India-Singapore bilateral trade has already crossed the $15 billion mark. As per the official records, Singapore has emerged as the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Did foreign players make the difference?

Did foreign players make the difference?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Do you think the presence of Brazilian medio Douglas da Silva, defender Suley Musah of Ghana and Nigerian striker Mike Okoro gave East Bengal the winning edge?

How India's exports can gain from global slowdown

How India's exports can gain from global slowdown

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If global growth continues to be sluggish, India instead could potentially take a bigger piece of a shrinking pie,' says Prachi Mishra, managing director, Global Macro Research, and India chief economist, Goldman Sachs.

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The decision may be taken when the tenure of the UN peacekeeping force ends.

Honda to roll out 10 new models in India

Honda to roll out 10 new models in India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The group also said that the company's operations in India - Hero Honda Motors - would establish its third plant in 2006.

China plans tariff on select India goods

China plans tariff on select India goods

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

China will honour its Free Trade Area agreements with its trading partners, levy negotiated tariffs on some Indian goods

First East Asian Summit begins

First East Asian Summit begins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

India must focus on hardware too: PM

India must focus on hardware too: PM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday asked the United States to "play a constructive role" in maintaining peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea, asserting that Beijing will "unswervingly" safeguard its sovereignty over the area.

'Govt support crucial for FDI'

'Govt support crucial for FDI'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"No other relationship of India has as many layers as our relations with China. We are the world's two most populous countries and among the fastest growing major economies. Our cooperation is expanding," he said.

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

"Had a wonderful meeting with President U Htin Kyaw," Modi tweeted along with some pictures of the meeting.

PM takes stock of economy

PM takes stock of economy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Beijing warns India about China-Pakistan axis

Beijing warns India about China-Pakistan axis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'It is not possible for New Delhi to take sides between Beijing and Washington.'

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Nobel laureate and Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his first interaction with the pro-democracy icon.

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Modi's 'Make in India' pitch gets Thai PM's support

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong 'Make in India' pitch on Wednesday got the full support of his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha who said this concept can also be applied to drive the economy of his country.

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A senior US official said that the plan of establishing OBOR alternative was still 'nascent'.

India China: historic high

India China: historic high

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

'China-India relations are now in the best shape in history. Bilateral ties have entered a new stage of comprehensive development and neither side views the other as a threat.'

UPA's priority will be immediate neighbours

UPA's priority will be immediate neighbours

Rediff.com31 May 2004

External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh on Monday held a meeting with top Indian diplomats from SAARC and ASEAN countries to assess future policy options.

Moderate tax is the key: Govt

Moderate tax is the key: Govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

PM proposes Pan-Asian FTA area

PM proposes Pan-Asian FTA area

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday mooted a Pan-Asian Free Trade Area, along the lines of North American Free Trade Area and the European Union, as part of efforts to make the Asian region an economic power house.

No widening terms of Pathak inquiry: PM

No widening terms of Pathak inquiry: PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

He also made it clear that the government had nothing to hide on the Volcker issue and that there was a procedure to be followed.

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

There were reports that there was was dissent in the US President's regime over North Korea.

Domestic carriers may fly farther

Domestic carriers may fly farther

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Govt keen to attract $150 bn FDI

Govt keen to attract $150 bn FDI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The government will set up a regulatory framework for infrastructure to create the necessary environment to attract $ 150 billion Foreign\n\nDirect Investment (FDI) in the sector for achieving 7-8 per cent\n\ngrowth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announc