PM Modi’s Act East Policy: Strengthening India’s regional leadership
Friday, 4 April 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Act East Policy boosts India's economic, diplomatic, and security ties with Southeastern Asia, enhancing trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges. Initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and regional maritime exercises strengthen India's strategic presence in the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific regions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC Summit, amid strained ties between the nations. The meeting follows Yunus’s controversial remarks on India’s Northeast, and India’s concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh....
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A limestone quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province collapsed on Friday, killing at least 13 people and injuring a dozen others. Authorities fear more may still be buried under the rubble. The rescue mission, involving excavators and volunteers, was halted due to unstable soil and will resume Saturday. Governor Dedi Mulyadi ordered the permanent closure of this and four similar unsafe mining sites. This is the quarry’s second collapse this year, highlighting growing concerns over mining safety in the Southeast Asian archipelago.
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On Day 1 of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an urgent call for the swift adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. Warning that regional peace is at risk, Marcos urged Southeast Asian leaders to act decisively to prevent miscalculations and conflict in one of the world’s most volatile waterways. With China’s aggressive presence looming and maritime tensions escalating, will ASEAN unite to stand firm? Watch the full speech, reactions, and analysis here.
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in Vietnam for a week-long Southeast Asia tour sparked a social media frenzy after a video showed his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushing his face as he exited the plane. The moment, captured on camera, showed Macron looking surprised as Brigitte remained behind the doorway and avoided his offered arm. The Elysée described it as playful and blamed pro-Russian accounts for fueling conspiracy theories. Macron’s tour aims to position France as a balancing power amid growing U.S.-China rivalry in the region.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Vietnam for the first leg of a bold Southeast Asia tour aimed at positioning France as a third force between China and the US. Visiting Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, Macron seeks energy deals, nuclear partnerships, and influence in Indo-Pacific geopolitics. He will promote fair trade, sovereignty, and regional peace while countering growing perceptions of Western double standards over conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Macron is set to address the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore and meet key ASEAN leaders during the six-day diplomatic push.
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The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats, including cyberattacks and foreign interference, the dialogue sets a new platform for European and Asian defense priorities. Both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding international law and regional stability without explicitly naming China. This partnership comes as the Philippines deepens its role as ASEAN chair and seeks stronger allies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Quad nations — the US, Japan, and Australia — of dragging India into a de facto military alliance, despite Delhi’s stated focus on economic ties. Speaking at a Eurasian security forum, Lavrov warned of coordinated naval drills aimed at militarizing Quad beyond its original scope. He also pushed to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral platform, asserting that Western powers are deliberately stoking Indo-China tensions by reframing the region as "Indo-Pacific" with anti-China goals. His remarks signal Moscow’s shifting strategic focus in Asia.
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China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan. Beijing condemned the speech as provocative and divisive, accusing Hegseth of inciting bloc confrontation and pushing a Cold War mentality. China's foreign ministry dismissed the U.S. accusations as defamatory and asserted that only Washington deserved the label of a hegemonic power. The fiery exchange underscores growing regional tensions over Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific power balance.
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Tensions escalated in the South China Sea after China warned the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” and stay out of its territorial disputes with the Philippines. The sharp rebuke followed EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas' visit to Manila, where she voiced concern over China's assertive actions. Beijing insisted the EU has no legal or diplomatic role in the matter, cautioning Manila not to rely on outside powers for resolution. The statement underscores China's hardened stance as geopolitical fault lines deepen in the contested maritime zone.
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Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated sharply as China’s navy launched combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a territory claimed by the Philippines. The drills, confirmed by China’s state-run Xinhua agency, were aimed at reinforcing Beijing’s control over the contested region. The provocative move follows multiple maritime confrontations and comes amid rising regional unease. Meanwhile, South Korea has reported a surge in Chinese installations in the Yellow Sea, further stoking concerns about China’s expanding maritime assertiveness.
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Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated dramatically as China deployed two H-6 nuclear-capable bombers to Woody Island in the Paracel chain — their first appearance there since 2020. Satellite images confirm the aircraft's presence between May 17 and 23, alongside Y-20 transport planes and a KJ-500 early warning aircraft, signaling a broader Chinese air operation. The strategic move comes just ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where global defense leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are set to speak.
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The Philippines is making a bold military move in the South China Sea, announcing new naval bases in Subic Bay, Mindanao, and Sibutu under its ‘Horizon 3’ defense program. Amid rising tensions with China, the expansion aims to strengthen coastal security from Scarborough Shoal to the Spratlys. President Marcos emphasized the need for enhanced naval capabilities. The move also supports trilateral patrols with Indonesia and Malaysia, while rejecting Beijing’s territorial claims and interference in Philippine waters.
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