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ASEAN Business

Asean-US ties benefit both sides, says PM Wong, citing strong trade and investment links

Narendra Modi has called Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to inform him that he will attend the Association of South-east Asian Nations summit virtually.
ASEAN Business

Modi to skip Asean summit, likely miss out on Trump meeting

While the Asean leaders are a disparate group, they will have one overriding message – to persuade Trump of the strategic importance of the region and to seek more favourable tariff deals with Washington.
Opinion & Features

Is Asean prepared for Trump’s disruptive diplomacy?

The deal, which hinges on energy and agriculture, may see India gradually scale back its imports of Russian crude oil, Mint reported.
Global Enterprise

India nears deal to slash US tariffs on Indian imports to 15-16%, Mint reports

Signage displayed on screens during the listing ceremony for Tata Capital Ltd. at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Tata Capital, a unit of Indias oldest conglomerate the Tata Group, advanced in its Mumbai trading debut after the shadow lender wrapped up its 155-billion-rupee ($1.7 billion) initial public offering, Indias biggest this year. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg
International

Boardroom battle at India’s Tata Group prompts Modi government to get involved

For months, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) resisted US pressure, with Indian officials defending the purchases as vital to national energy security.
International

Trump says Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil

While facing many domestic challenges 15 months into office, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won plaudits for his foreign policy.
Opinion & Features

Trade over tension: Starmer’s India visit puts business first

Exporters say the full impact of higher tariffs from the US on Indian goods imports will be felt next month as the punitive tariffs kicked in from Aug 27.
International

India and US to hold trade talks, raising hopes for reset after Trump’s tariff hike

Trump hit India with a 25% rate before doubling that to address New Delhi’s continued Russian energy buys.
International

Trump says he’ll speak to Modi in ‘coming weeks’ on trade

Brics, which includes South Africa, has increasingly drawn the ire of Trump as it expands with new members from Asia and the Middle East.
International

Xi and Putin to take part in Brics trade summit without Modi

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