Tag: Economic Diplomacy
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Prabowo’s Active Diplomacy: Why Indonesia Needs Stronger Institutional Alignment
Introduction: A year of unprecedented diplomatic energy Indonesia, under President Prabowo Subianto, has entered a phase of highly active diplomacy. In his first year, the administration has showcased an unusually intense schedule of international engagement, including a high number of foreign visits and broad outreach across continents. While presidential activism on the global stage signals…
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Piyush Goyal conveys Modi’s wishes to Netanyahu, highlights progress in India-Israel trade dialogue
India-Israel ties: Goyal relays Modi’s wishes, signals momentum in trade dialogue New Delhi held a high-level moment in bilateral relations as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the close of his three-day visit. The purpose of the encounter was twofold: to convey Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm wishes…
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US Tariffs and Double Standards: China’s Response to Trump’s 100% Levy Threat
Background: What sparked the latest tariff threat tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated as President Donald Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on goods from China. The move, described by Trump as a response to what he called China’s “extraordinarily aggressive” export curbs on rare-earth minerals, is set to take effect on November 1.…
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Repair Strained Ties with India Immediately: 19 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump
Overview: A Bipartisan Call to Reset U.S.-India Ties A group of 19 members of the U.S. Congress has sent a direct message to President Donald Trump: act now to repair the strained relationship with India and roll back recent tariff hikes. Led by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Congressman Ro Khanna, the letter argues that the…
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Medicine Security in the Philippines: A Public-Private Push to Strengthen Local Pharma and Cut Import Dependence
Overview: A turning point for Philippine medicine security The Philippines is intensifying its focus on medicine security as a matter of public health and national resilience. In a high-profile public forum organized by the Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (PCPI), key lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders outlined concrete reforms and partnerships designed to reduce import…
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Trump Optimistic About US-India Trade Talks
Trump’s Optimism on US-India Trade Talks In a recent statement, President Donald Trump expressed his unwavering confidence in the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and India. He emphasized his robust friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing concerns surrounding past trade tensions. As both nations work to strengthen their economic ties,…