India’s ICT products Tariff Consultations in WTO

The European Union (EU), China, and Thailand have expressed their intent to join consultations in a case at the WTO against India’s import duties on certain information and communication technology products, including mobile phone which was filed by Japan. Earlier Singapore, Canada and Chinese Taipei had expressed their interest to join the dispute consultation on the ..

Topics: Canada • China • Chinese Taipei • EU • European Union • ICT products • import duty • Make in India • Singapore • Tarrif • Thailand • WTO • WTO Dispute Consultation

SIMBEX-2019

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kolkata and INS Shakti along with long-range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon-8I (P8I) are continuing are participating in the annual Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise 2019 SIMBEX-2019 scheduled from 16 May to 22 May 19. SIMBEX 2019 It involves two phases: Harbour phase and Sea phase: Harbour phase involved various planning conferences, ..

Topics: India-Singapore • INS Kolkata • INS Shakti • Poseidon-8I • SIMBEX • SIMBEX 2019 • Singapore • Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise • South China Sea

IMDEX Asia-2019

The International Maritime Defence Exhibition Asia (IMDEX Asia-2019) was held in Singapore. IMDEX Asia 2019 IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show. The exhibition organised by Experia Events Pte Ltd and supported by the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Defence Science and Technology. The biennial IMDEX Asia will witness the participation ..

Topics: IMDEX Asia • IMDEX Asia-2019 • INS Shakti • International Maritime Defence Exhibition Asia • NS Kolkata • SIMBEX • Singapore • Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise

China to host Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations

China will be hosting a Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing, starting from 15 May to 22 May 2019. During the event an opening ceremony will be held by Chinese President Xi Jinping and six parallel sub forums will be conducted. Key Highlights About: Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) is being ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Topics: Beijing • Belt and Road Initiative • Boao Forum for Asia • CDAC • China • Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations • Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia • Dialogue of Asian Civilizations • Iran • Pakistan • Safeguarding the Diversity of Asian Civilizations • Scientific and Cultural Organization • Shanghai • Singapore • UNESCO • United Nations Educational

Singapore Criminalises Publication of Fake News

Singapore has passed a law (The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill) which criminalises publication of fake news in country and allows government to block and order removal of such content. Key Features of Law It bans falsehoods (fake news) that are detrimental to Singapore or may likely influence elections. Mandate: It requires service ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Topics: Fake news • Free Speech • Human Rights Watch • Singapore • The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill