New ASEAN Cyber Drill Kicks Off in Vietnam

The ASEAN Computer Emergency Response Team Incident Drill (ACID) was recently held in Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. This year it was 12th year of drills as part of subregion’s response to growing cyber challenges witnessed ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

India plans to invite Leaders of ASEAN countries for 2018 Republic Day celebrations

India has planned to invite the ten leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as Chief Guests for 2018 Republic Day celebrations. This Plan has come at a time when India is engaged in a stand-off with China in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

China, ASEAN Countries Agree on Framework for South China Sea Code of Conduct

China and the 10 member of the ASEAN grouping have agreed to a framework of a legally binding code of conduct aimed at preventing disputes in the strategic South China Sea. Though the draft of the framework has been finalised, no details about ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017

India’s Foreign Policy – Engagement with ASEAN [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

India’s foreign policy has evolved over the years, particularly in its engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This relationship is rooted in historical ties and has expanded to encompass economic, strategic, and cultural dimensions. Historical Background India’s ..

2016 ASEAN Summit held in Vientiane, Laos

The 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos from 6th to 8th September 2016. Prime Minister of the Lao PDR H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith was Chairperson of the summit. The theme of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

China, ASEAN countries agree to form South China Sea framework

China and ten member countries of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to form a framework for a code of conduct to ease tension in disputed South China Sea. The agreement was reached between both sides during a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – ASEAN Study Notes

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation comprising ten Southeast Asian countries. Established to promote political and economic cooperation, ASEAN plays important role in ensuring regional stability and encouraging collaboration among its member states. Formation ..

J M Sali awarded 2015 South East Asia Write Award

Indian-origin writer Jamaludeen Mohamed Sali from Singapore has been awarded prestigious 2015 South East Asia Write Award. The award was bestowed upon him at the annual ASEAN regional award for literary excellence in Bangkok, Thailand. About Jamaludeen Mohamed Sali Jamaludeen ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

ASEAN leaders sign declaration for launching ASEAN Economic Community

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have signed a declaration for launching ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which would be similar to European Union (EU)-style regional economic bloc. In this regard, Kuala Lumpur declaration on the establishment of the AEC ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

India’s trade agreement with ASEAN inked

India today finally signed the long pending trade deal which covers services and investments with the 10-member Association of South Asian Nations which will open the gates for rapid and free movement of professionals to and from these nations. India ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

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