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TopicSouth East Asia

Topic: South East Asia

Amid mounting cyber slavery concerns, 67 Indian youth rescued from Laos scam centres

Rescued men are among hundreds of Indians lured by fake job offers and forced into cyber slavery across Southeast Asia. Last August, 47 were freed, the Indian Embassy in Laos said.

Quad must fix it’s Southeast Asia gap. Engage regional mechanisms

With perceptions of a relative decline in American influence in the region taking ground, a growing strategic dilemma in Southeast Asia sets in.

Deepening space & energy cooperation, talks on South China Sea: Takeaways from Modi’s Brunei visit

The first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Brunei comes as New Delhi looks to emphasise the Act East Policy, which aims to promote ties with nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

How exactly did Ganesha arrive in Indonesia & Cambodia? Quite abruptly

In Tibet and China, he would take on altogether darker tantric forms, whereas in Japan, he evolved into a unique ‘twin’ form with a male and female aspect.

South-East Asia’s SMEs are underperforming. Their ‘digital revolution’ depends on fintech

Digitisation of South-East Asia's economy during the pandemic is uneven. The growth in digital services has favoured individual consumers, not SMEs.

Failure to clinch stalled Asian trade pact RCEP this year could end up derailing it

RCEP negotiations have reached a ‘point of no return’ but global trade tensions could derail a deal seven years in the making.

If India takes one step, Pakistan will take two: Imran Khan

Khan says Kashmir is the 'core' issue between India and Pakistan and should be resolved through talks.

India’s growth recovery runs straight into emerging market chaos

The economy's recovery is in question as the nation fights a currency slump and inflation brought by oil price hike.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.