Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos held talks on ways to deepen India's engagement with ASEAN, FM Bharat reported on Sunday. The discussion was part of a bro
The meeting came as Philippine companies signaled plans to expand into India. According to Inquirer.net, Indian tech and manufacturing firms are eyeing a $67-million expansion, while SunStar Publishin
Marcos returned to the Philippines citing diplomacy and investment as gains from BRICS, the Philippine News Agency reported. A separate report by the Daily Tribune described the India tour as successf
The two leaders' talks centered on strengthening India-ASEAN engagement, according to FM Bharat. India has sought closer economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asian nations, and the Philippines h

The reported investment interest from Indian tech and manufacturing firms suggests the diplomatic outreach is translating into commercial activity. Neither government has released a joint statement de
What to watch next: whether the reported investment plans move forward and whether India and the Philippines announce concrete follow-up measures from Sunday's talks.
Indian and Philippine leaders discussed deepening India-ASEAN engagement, while Philippine companies target nearly $67 m