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Neighborhood News Digest – 28 March 2023

Afghanistan
MoFA Said Delegates Visited Afghan Consulate in Tajikistan – Tolo News
The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said that a delegation of the Islamic Emirate led by Mohammad Musa Amiri, head of the ministry's finance and ....

March 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ICCR , Pakistan , US , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Japan , elections , India-Nepal , Taliban , Imran Khan , COVID-19 , Foreign Investment , Northeast , IORA , Rohingyas , Coalition , Sri Lanka-India , Bangladesh-Japan , Suicide blast , Democracy summit , Armed Forces Day
India's G20 Presidency Presents an Opportunity to Foster India-Africa Collaboration on Traditional Medicines
Samir Bhattacharya Article

After the G20 Summit in Bali, India took over the G20 presidency for one year, from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.[1] Indeed, this presidency is an opportunity for India....

March 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , G20 , COVID-19 , Pandemic , Ayurveda , Healthcare , AYUSH , India Africa Collaboration , Traditional Medicine , Alternative Medicine
Neighborhood News Digest – 21 February 2023

Afghanistan
Main Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing closed, residents report gunfire – Deccan Herald
Taliban authorities have closed the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, an Afghan official said on Monday....

February 21, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Japan , Pakistan politics , Taliban , Imran Khan , COVID-19 , IMF , Pakistan Economy , Bipin Rawat , junta , Shehbaz Sharif , Ranil Wickremesinghe , BNP , Tamils , Opium , Bangladesh-India , Indo-Bhutan , President Solih , Singapore Myanmar-EU , COVID-19 Relief , Indo-Nepal
Neighborhood News Digest – 03 February 2023

Afghanistan
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
Neighborhood News Digest – 02 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Tell Pakistan Not to Blame Afghanistan for Mosque Bombing – VOA News
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers Wednesday rejected allegations their territory was used in this week's mosque bombing in Pakistan, urging the....

February 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , sanctions , Pakistan politics , Development aid , Corruption , Taliban , Imran Khan , COVID-19 , refugees , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Human Rights , Emergency , Military Coup , Jaishankar , Jamaat , India-Maldives , BNP , India-Myanmar , AL , Bhutan India , Indian Budget , Pakistan GDP , Maldives-Srilanka , Bangladesh-India
The Promise and Peril of Africa in 2023
Samir Bhattacharya Article

As the year 2022 ended, here is a brief recap of what happened in Africa over the past year. Most African countries were still battling to recover from the pandemic when the year began. However, a series of disruptions, such as supply shortages and s....

February 01, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , democracy , Climate Change , Africa , election , COVID-19 , AfCFTA , Military Coup , Scramble for Africa , Islamist terrorism , Horn of Africa , COP27 , Sahel
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
Neighborhood News Digest – 10 January 2023

Afghanistan
Aid Chief Says NRC Cannot Work without Women: Tolo News
The Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugees Council, Jan Egeland, said on Monday that without female staff, they cannot work and will not work in Afghanistan.....

January 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Parliament , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tourism , COVID-19 , United Nations , Women , USDP , Rohingyas , India-Maldives , BNP , China-Myanmar , Elections2023 , Bangladesh-US , Chinese FM , Hydro Project , Electricity Grid
China: Daily Scan, December 30, 2022

State Council appoints, removes officials: Xinhuanet
December 29, 2022
The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials Thursday. Song Tao was appointed director of the Taiwan Affairs Office....

December 30, 2022 Nepal , Taiwan , COVID-19 , China Daily Digest , Shandong , Shanxi , TCM , Chengdu
China: Daily Scan, December 28, 2022

Draft law on financial stability submitted to China's top legislature for 1st reading: Xinhuanet
December 27, 2022
A draft law on financial stability was on Tuesday submitted for its first reading to the ongoing session of the S....

December 28, 2022 India , Nepal , Beijing , Wuhan , COVID-19 , Tibet , China Daily Digest , Baidu
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