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India’s Act East policy to get fresh impetus

The Modi govt plans to transform India's northeast region into a gateway to southeast Asia.This comes in the backdrop of China’s attempts to co-opt countries into its ambitious OBOR initiative

2 min read3 Nov 2019
News

India expands scope of Act East policy in a bid to reset ties with Russia

Move seems to reassure Moscow that Indo-Pacific concept is not aimed at limiting influence on Russia and ChinaRussia’s wariness over the Indo-Pacific strategy has seen it drawing closer to China, something that India has been eyeing with unease

2 min read18 Jun 2019
Opinion

The logic of India-Japan cooperation

India must Act East and act fast, to ensure that it remains not only relevant to the region but also contributes to realizing a win-win situation

4 min read2 Aug 2018
Politics

India, Indonesia for rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region

India and Indonesia release a shared vision document on maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amidst China flexing its military muscles in East and South China Seas

3 min read30 May 2018
Politics

India, Indonesia upgrade ties, sign 15 pacts

India and Indonesia have set a trade goal of $50 billion by 2025, compared to $18 billion in 2017

2 min read30 May 2018
Industry

Bangladesh wants to buy solar power from India

Bangladesh wants to buy at least 2,000 megawatts of electricity from large solar power projects coming up in Gujarat and Rajasthan

2 min read16 Apr 2018
Politics

Scheme for industrial development in North East India approved by Cabinet

The North-East Industrial Development Scheme, with an outlay of Rs3,000 crore, will help generate employment and is aimed at encouraging MSMEs

1 min read22 Mar 2018
Politics

Narendra Modi: Act East, Act Fast has been this government’s aim

The government felt it was important to act fast on the North-East, a long-neglected region, in order to address regional growth imbalances

2 min read17 Mar 2018
Opinion

The North East is key for India’s ties with Asean

Transformational policies and supportive governments in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland could enable the Narendra Modi govt to roll out development schemes and infrastructure projects quickly

3 min read9 Mar 2018
Politics

How BJP’s North East election victories further India’s Act East policy

With BJP consolidating its position in the North-East with election victories in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, the party believes it can leverage its strong position to strengthen India's trade ties with South East Asia

9 min read9 Mar 2018
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