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Neighborhood News Digest – 03 February 2023

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Taliban welcome India’s funds announcement for Afghanistan in Budget 2023-24 – Wion News
Taliban welcomed the Indian announcement for Afghanistan in the Union Budget 2023-24, which was presented on Wednesday by Fi....

February 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , West Bengal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , sanctions , Af-Pak , Bangladesh , Corruption , Taliban , Indus Water Treaty , EU , energy , Tourism , COVID-19 , refugees , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Economic crisis , Human Rights , Independence Day , TTP , Military Coup , India-Maldives , Adani , India-Myanmar , RSP , Martial Law , Tamil-13A
Potentiality of India’s Services Sector: Current State of Play
Anil Kumar Kanungo Article

The contribution of services sector[1] to the Indian economy is well-recognized. With a significant share of over 50% in gross domestic product (GDP) (Economic Survey, 2021-22, M....

January 24, 2023 Economic Studies , Article , ASEAN , RCEP , COVID-19 , AI , GDP , WTO , FTAs , services sector , ICT , GATS , IT , ITes
US- India & Indo-Pacific: Takeaways from 2022
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The year 2022 brought a series of geopolitical changes of global magnitude that were last witnessed somewhat in the Cold War period. The economic slowdown and the disruption of the supply chains that were triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic got furthe....

January 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , India , South Korea , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , South China Sea , Taiwan , Japan , LAC , Russia-Ukraine conflict , IPEF , US Domestic Issues , CAATSA Waiver
Talk by Singapore’s High Commissioner to India H.E. Simon Wong Wie Kuen

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk by High Commissioner of Singapore to India H.E. Simon Wong Wie Kuen on “Singapore’s Approach to the Indo-Pacific” on January 16, 2023. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired the....

January 18, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Interaction , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , Singapore , US-China
Looking Back at Military Rule in Myanmar in 2022: Way Forward for 2023
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

The year 2022 witnessed the second year of military rule and the compounding economic, social and political crisis of 2021. As compared to 2021, the resistance took more violent forms and spread mostly to the North and Western parts of the country. W....

January 18, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , sanctions , Humanitarian Crisis , Canada , India in Myanmar , Military Coup , NUG , Chinain Myanmar , WhatshappeninginMyanmar , PDFs , Russia-Myanmar , IFC , Elections 2023 , US BURMA Act , Death Penalty , Economic and Social Crisis
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 January 2023

Afghanistan
Blast Happened Near Foreign Ministry in Kabul: Tolo News
A blast took place in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in downtown Kabul on Wednesday afternoon. At least five civilians were killed and several others w....

January 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , ASEAN , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , IMF , Indonesia , Opposition , Human Rights , TTP , Aid , Elections 2023 , Bangladesh-US , Bhutan-India , US-Maldives , HRW Nepal India , Nepal China Nepal elections , CPA
Myanmar Round Up- December 2022

As the country proceeds with the election year 2023, the military and its part Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) are gearing up for elections in 2023, while the National Unity Government is refusing to recognise the elections. The conflict co....

January 09, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , Canada , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Drugs , WhatshappeninginMyanmar , PDFs , IFC , Elections2023 , US BURMA Act , Death Penalty
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 04, 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Settle New Electricity Agreement Amid Winter Shortages – The Diplomat
Under the new agreement, Uzbekistan will supply Afghanistan with 450 megawatts of electricity during the winter as both co....

January 04, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Nepal China , Funding , military , UN , Pakistan Economy , Independence Day , Emergency , Myanmar military , Nepal India , Afghanistan trade , Afghanistan TTP , Godda Power Plant , Importing Rice , Pakistan TTP , Maldives- China , Military Rule
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 23, 2022

Afghanistan
Reactions Continue to Closure of Universities for Women: Tolo News
The closure of universities for women has faced continuous reactions within and outside the country. On Thursday morning, dozens of female students....

December 23, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , USA , Bangladesh , Thailand , Women , Exports , Education , TTP
Myanmar Round Up- November 2022

Domestically, the country witnessed increased clashes and violent attacks during the month, and the military, along with USDP, is preparing for next year's elections. The National Day marked the release of more than 5000 prisoners, along with interna....

December 22, 2022 ASEAN , Rohingya , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , PDFs , Myanmar Bangladesh , Drugs Elections2023 , Whats happening in Myanmar Human Rights Watch , Landmines Death Penalty , Five Point. Consensus Sanctions
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