Press statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa following the first EU-Central Asia Summit

European Commission Statement Samarkand, 04 Apr 2025 First of all, I want to thank President Mirziyoyev for his amazing hospitality. António and I agree: Samarkand is simply breathtaking. We have visited Samarkand...

Spending Your Events Budget: From MENA to Asia

Building on the success of my earlier article, Spending Your Events Budget: From Europe to North America, it’s now time to take a look at the event options for doing business in the Eastern part of the world. Remember, if you’re stepping into the fintech …

Can India, South & Southeast Asia Counter Trump’s Tariffs With BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement? Explained

Last Updated:April 04, 2025, 14:06 IST With focus on regionalism as the post-World War 2 global order continues to come undone under the Trump administration, the countries are expected to adopt Bangkok Vision 2030, which includes a roadmap for conclusion …

Markets in Asia Slump

The dour mood in markets extended to Asia, with stock markets from Japan to Korea falling in early trading. Japan and South Korea are among countries that the president considers bad actors on trade, facing a higher tariff rate.

The EU wants to boost ties with Central Asia, with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine accelerating the region's drift from ...

The EU is interested in Central Asia's natural resources

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made its allies in Central Asia nervous

Cargo-partner Mexico expands air freight links with Europe and Asia

Cargo-partner Mexico has expanded its air freight services to improve connectivity between Mexico and key international markets, including Europe and Asia. The company now offers regular air consolidation services from Frankfurt, Hungary, Austria, and most …

CIIE Global Promotion Gains Momentum Across Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 April 2025 – In March 2024, three delegations from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) launched a series of global promotional events to boost participation in the 8th CIIE. Spanning across nine …

EU Commission President Puts Central Asia Partnership At Top Of Agenda

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 4.​ The European Union is building a strategic partnership with Central Asia, focusing on four priority areas, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said at a press conference …