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Thailand and Cambodia will resume border talks this week to establish a lasting ceasefire after recent deadly clashes. Previous agreements lacked detail, and both nations accuse each other of violations, including new landmine placements, amid rising regional and international concern

The government has tightened import rules for certain platinum jewellery by shifting it from the ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ category until April 30, 2026. Importers will now require DGFT licences. Similar curbs were earlier imposed on specific silver jewellery from Thailand

A PRF report says India can play a pivotal role in reshaping Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains amid US-China tensions. Ongoing ASEAN trade renegotiations and bilateral pacts could help counter Chinese dominance and strengthen regional partnerships

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 3% in Q2 2025, with employment rising and jobless numbers declining. Officials cite strong domestic demand, tech investment, and digitalisation as growth drivers, while the PM pushes for resilient semiconductor supply chains and strategic partnerships.

Cambodia has accused Thailand of violating a ceasefire by planning to seize two disputed temples. Phnom Penh called the move a premeditated invasion, urging Bangkok to honour agreements and resolve the border dispute peacefully amid rising tensions and landmine accusations.

Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Malaysia under ASEAN mediation to end five days of deadly border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 260,000. The conflict, sparked by a landmine blast, has drawn U.S. pressure and global concern

Trump’s tariff threat is a risky shortcut that could deepen uncertainty, provoke retaliation, and ultimately isolate the US from the very trade flows it seeks to dominate

With Trump 2.0 mostly embroiled in the Russia-Ukraine and the volatile wars in West Asia, watchers of Indo-Pacific affairs are questioning Washington’s priorities in the region

The fact that Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia are all countries impacted by Trump’s tariffs provides Beijing an opportunity to project how it would act as a responsible superpower, one of China's long-time stances

In the midst of changing geopolitical order, the challenges seem endless but also provide an opportunity for India to advance its Act East Policy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expected to hold one-on-one talks

The region, as a relatively new geopolitical construct, is experiencing an evolving architecture through a mushrooming network of both old and new inter-state groupings

Škoda's all-new compact SUV will be the company’s first ever vehicle in the segment in India. The vehicle which will be on Indian roads in the first half of 2025.

Asian Development Bank serves as the primary organizer and partner for this discussion aimed at enhancing food security across Southeast Asia

The ASEAN-India Summit held here on Thursday decided to strengthen cooperation on food security and nutrition through promoting mutual trade and investment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a decision to open an Indian embassy in Timor-Leste

United States Vice President Kamala Harris announced that they are establishing the first-ever US-ASEAN Center in Washington, which will facilitate official ASEAN engagements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of the ASEAN posed for a family photograph as the 20th ASEAN-India Summit got underway in Jakarta

The Prime Minister will then leave for the venue of ASEAN India summit at 7 a.m. and take part in the summit

The current severe air pollution in Jakarta, one of the most polluted regions of the world, has led to increasing health problems among the public