Vietnam pitches tech-led growth to US investors

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Vietnam is seeking a higher-value economic partnership with the United States as it moves beyond labour-intensive manufacturing towards semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy and advanced industries, its Ambassador to Washington has said.

India hosts Quad sherpas meeting, reviews progress across key pillars

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday hosted the Quad Sherpas in New Delhi, where they reviewed progress across key pillars, including maritime security, emerging technologies and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

India tops in FDI stock in Nepal: Report

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:45 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 3 (IANS) India remained the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nepal, although investment from China has also been rising in recent years, according to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the country’s central bank.

Chintan Research Foundation hosts special lecture on power dynamics in Central Asia, focuses on 'India's positioning'

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) on Thursday hosted a special lecture featuring Joseph Epstein, Director of the Turan Research Center in the United States, on the topic 'The New Great Game in Central Asia', which focused on "India's positioning in the region" alongside key players like China, Russia, the US, the European Union (EU), and Turkey.