China, US agree to remove additional tariffs gradually
Both sides said further deals were ‘close’. China and the United States have agreed to remove additional duties on each other step by step as they make progress in…
Nepal government comments on controversial Indian map but takes no firm position
In a press statement, the Foreign Ministry refers to media reports and commentary before asserting that the matter would be resolved diplomatically. The KP Sharma Oli…
Modi’s move to not join RCEP applauded back home
Farmers and large corporations applaud the move which would have put their income at risk. Indian farmers and businesses on Tuesday (Nov 5) hailed Prime Minister Narendra…
Moon proposes way forward with Japan at ASEAN summit
Moon proposes close aide talks on requisitioned workers issue. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has proposed to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the countries have talks among…
Assembly introduces resolution to declare end to Korean War
The sides have technically been at war since the 1950s. Seventy-one members of the National Assembly on Tuesday rolled out a resolution calling for a formal end to the Korean War.…
Rohingya Crisis: Asean leaders for durable solution
The Rohingya crisis has divided members of ASEAN. Asean leaders have reiterated the need to find a comprehensive and durable solution to the Rohingya crisis by addressing the root…
Ross: Thailand’s GSP suspension not a big deal
The US is set to suspend over 1 billion USD of preferential treatment over certain Thai exports. US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said the suspension of tariff privileges…
Abe tells Moon Japan’s ‘principle’ stance
The two countries have been embroiled in an economic dispute. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a dialogue for about 10 minutes at the venue of…
Beijing, Washington expected to complete first phase of trade deal soon
Trump has boasted about the deal before it has been completed. China and the United States are expected to wrap up their phase-one trade agreement soon, a step toward ending the…
India rejects RCEP
15 other countries, however, will readily sign the agreement. India has chosen not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the other 15 countries…