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ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Opens New Pathway for Deeper India–ASEAN Digital Integration

ASEAN’s emerging Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is creating a significant opportunity to deepen digital economic cooperation with India, potentially connecting two of Asia’s most dynamic markets through interoperable payments, digital identity, trusted data flows, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. ASEAN substantially concluded negotiations on DEFA in May 2026, establishing the Read more…

By editor, 4 weeksAugust 18, 2026 ago

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ASEAN’s Digital Economy Takes Shape as Researchers Call for Deeper Digital Partnership with India

ASEAN’s digital transformation is entering a new phase following the conclusion of negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a landmark regional initiative designed to strengthen digital trade, cross-border payments, digital identity, trusted data flows and e-commerce across Southeast Asia. Researchers are now calling for a dedicated ASEAN–India Read more…

By editor, 1 monthAugust 15, 2026 ago

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IRCTC Unveils ASEAN–India Tourism Pavilion at ITE Vietnam 2025

At the prestigious International Travel Expo (ITE) Vietnam 2025 held from 4–6 September at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, India made a compelling showcase of its tourism potential. Spearheading this effort was the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), acting in close partnership with India’s Ministry of External Read more…

By editor, 1 yearSeptember 9, 2025 ago

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India Powers ASEAN Travel Boom with Visa-Free Access and Flights

In a landmark move to deepen regional integration and boost economic ties, India and ASEAN have officially declared 2025 as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism, ushering in a new era of cross-border travel, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism development. Held in Johor, Malaysia, the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting (M-ATM Read more…

By editor, 1 yearAugust 2, 2025 ago

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ACMC 2025 Returns with Bold Vision and Global Voices

Malaysia is set to take center stage in regional transformation as it welcomes the ASEAN Change Management Conference 2025 (ACMC) on October 1–2 at the Wyndham Grand Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by K-Pintar Sdn Bhd, the conference returns with the theme “Advancing Results, Change Done Right!”, promising actionable insights and Read more…

By editor, 1 yearJuly 16, 2025 ago

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India Reaffirms ASEAN Partnership, Commits to Deeper Cooperation

India has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), describing the regional bloc as a “genuine and trusted partner” in advancing shared prosperity and stability. Speaking on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related events, India’s Minister Read more…

By editor, 1 yearJuly 11, 2025 ago