Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited AEM Holdings Ltd., a renowned semiconductor business, to explore partnerships in the semiconductor and electronics industries. Modi emphasised India's growing presence in the sector and expressed his commitment to increasing possibilities for young people. "Semiconductors and technology are critical for India-Singapore cooperation. "I look forward to working with you to grow this industry," PM Modi said on X. Both leaders were briefed on AEM's role in the global semiconductor supply chain, and they discussed st
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Singaporean CEOs and other prominent business leaders to explore opportunities to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. He asserted that he believes India's reforms to boost investment and innovation will strengthen bilateral ties. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Interacted with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore. We discussed ways to enhance economic linkages, focusing on reforms that will encourage investment and innovation.” Goh Chok Tong, Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister and former prime minister was also a guest of
Thailand received a new cabinet after King Maha Vajiralongkorn confirmed 35 members led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday. Paetongtarn took office on August 16, following Srettha Thavisin's removal after a court determined that he broke ethical regulations by choosing a Cabinet member with a criminal record. Paetongtarn is the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in 2006 but remains prominent in politics. Paetongtarn leads the Pheu Thai Party, which took power after the Senate rejected the Move Forward Party's prime minister nominee despi
During his first bilateral visit to Brunei, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that relations between the two countries will be elevated to an "Enhanced Partnership." At a banquet celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah invited PM Modi to highlight the strong historical ties between the two countries. PM Modi emphasised the importance of increasing economic, scientific, and strategic collaboration. He and the Sultan discussed long-term LNG cooperation and agreed to strengthen partnership in the space sector through satellite developm
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi visited Ankara on Wednesday for the first time in 12 years to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking a significant step towards normalising relations between Egypt and Turkey after a decade of conflict. The leaders will co-chair the inaugural session of the High-Level Strategic Collaboration Council, which aims to improve bilateral collaboration. According to the Turkish presidency, the summit would evaluate all aspects of Egypt-Turkey relations and discuss new ways to strengthen the partnership. Several agreements are expected to
On Thursday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss ways to boost post-Brexit cooperation with Europe. Paris was the second stop on Starmer's tour of key EU capitals, after Berlin, when he launched treaty talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Macron greeted Starmer warmly with a hug and a handshake, signalling a positive start to their conversations. France, like Germany, is an important security partner for the United Kingdom, with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and one of Western Europe's nuclear-armed states. Both countr
On Thursday, France's President Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to Belgrade to boost ties with Serbia and encourage it to align with the European Union, as Serbia attempts to strike a balance between the EU, Russia, and China. During his two-day visit, Macron met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss a variety of issues, including the purchase of France's Rafale fighter jets, energy cooperation, and advances in AI. This is Macron's second meeting with Vucic this year, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Belgrade in May, highlighting Serbia's key location on the EU's
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed in Berlin to pursue an ambitious bilateral treaty aimed at re-establishing UK-EU relations. This treaty will address issues ranging from defence to trade and try to move beyond the strained ties that existed under the previous Conservative government. Starmer, who assumed office last month, emphasised the significance of repairing partnerships with European allies to help Britain's economy develop. The proposed pact aims to improve collaboration in science, technology, business, and culture while expanding trad
Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone, and PM Modi reaffirmed his willingness to attend the BRICS Summit, which is scheduled for Kazan from October 22–24. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as founding members of the BRICS group; this summit is the first gathering of the expanded BRICS group. The leaders reviewed the upcoming implementation of the trade agreements made during PM Modi's July visit to Moscow. The two parties were pleased with the progress made in the BRICS pa
On Monday, thousands of military troops from Indonesia, the US, and eight other nations began two weeks of Super Garuda Shield exercises in Sidoarjo, East Java, emphasising joint capabilities in Asia-Pacific. Indonesia has deployed around 4,400 troops, with approximately 1,800 US forces and several hundred from other countries taking part. The exercise began in 2007 and has grown into a "world-class joint/multinational event designed to enhance our collective capabilities," according to Major General Joseph Harris, Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard. The program includes expert