Indian Economy Review By Mr AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard | May 2023
Highlights ● High-frequency indicators in April augur well for economy● Inflation, unemployment down, but no cheer from FDI & exports● Cheaper Russian crude oil imports, but no impact on retail prices● Many questions over withdrawal of Rs 2000 currency notes● Controversy over 20 % TCS on credit card transactions● RBI dividend bonanza for Centre to […]
Focus Indian Ocean Rim | 19th May 2023
All eyes are on a South African announcement that the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to receive a delegation of leaders from Africa to usher in peace. Ugandan Foreign Minister visited Moscow to prepare for that big visit. Meanwhile, Kenya, a key state along Indian Ocean Region has demanded two permanent seats for […]
Af-Pak Digest By Ambassador Sharat Sabharwal | May 2023
HIGHLIGHTS Overview Developments in Pakistan Developments in Afghanistan I Overview Pakistan: Political Situation Economy Terrorism Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) Pakistan-China Pakistan-India Pakistan-US Pakistan Denies Providing Arms to Ukraine Afghanistan Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation Eid Message of the ‘Islamic Emirate’ Supreme Leader Afghanistan-US Afghanistan-Pakistan Afghanistan-China Regional and International Meets on Afghanistan II Developments in Pakistan […]
The G20 Summit Series 2023 Disaster Risk Reduction : A Shared Responsibility
Previous Next Date And Time – 31st May 2023 , 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Growing disasters around the world, the majority of which are currently driven by climate change, but also bearing in mind the destructive power of deadly geophysical hazards, threaten the lives of millions and are taking an increasing toll on economic […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 15th May, 2023
Over the past week as Japan intensified preparations for the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, ASEAN leaders met for their Summit under Indonesian Presidency. While Philippine President at the Summit raised concerns over South China Sea developments, Singapore PM described ASEAN as a factor of stability. Indonesian President, however, rued lack of progress over the Myanmar […]
Focus Indian Ocean Rim | 15th May 2023
Over the past week as Japan intensified preparations for the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, ASEAN leaders met for their Summit under Indonesian Presidency. While Philippine President at the Summit raised concerns over South China Sea developments, Singapore PM described ASEAN as a factor of stability. Indonesian President, however, rued lack of progress over the Myanmar […]
Focus Neighbourhood: India extends $1 bln credit line for Sri Lanka by a year
Integrated Review Refresh: Exploring new horizons in UK-India partnership
Date And Time – 10 MAY 2023 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST) Venue – Ananta Centre, The Ravi Shankar Centre, 7 Jose Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 India is central to the UK long term foreign policy. It is also true that in today’s geopolitical competition and the rise of Indo-Pacific, India is […]
Latin America & Caribbean Review- May 2023
HIGHLIGHTS ● Political Developments● Economic Developments● Focus India-LAC Political Developments President Lula of Brazil visited China 15-17 April and was received with full military honours, including a 21-gun salute. Over 200 Brazilian businessmen accompanied him. Brazil is still not a member of BRI but this may change under Lula. Trade with China has soared 37 […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 1st May, 2023
Pushback against Chinese aggression across the Indo-Pacific region gained significant momentum last week with Australia launching a radical shakeup of its defense spending billed as the most significant review of its military preparedness since World War II, shifting its emphasis onto long-range strike capabilities and building munitions at home. Simultaneously, Australian PM also announced dates […]