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Asia-Europe leaders reject trade protectionism — 06 November 2012, 14:04 CET

Asian and European leaders on Tuesday renounced protectionism and vowed to promote free trade at a major summit in communist Laos, officials said.

Australia, Britain prod Myanmar on minority rights — 06 November 2012, 10:22 CET

Australia and Britain pressed Myanmar on the plight of ethnic minorities and called for an end to deadly sectarian unrest in western Rakhine state, officials said Tuesday.

China files WTO complaint against EU over green energy: source — 05 November 2012, 16:36 CET

China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against the European Union over renewable energy subsidies, a source close to the world trade body said Monday.

Resettlement 'priority' after Myanmar unrest: FM — 05 November 2012, 16:26 CET

Myanmar is working to resettle tens of thousands of people displaced by communal bloodshed in western Rakhine state as soon as possible, the country's foreign minister said on Monday.

ASEAN to 'chart its own course' on integration: Malaysia — 05 November 2012, 16:26 CET

Southeast Asia will "chart its own course" as it deepens economic linkages, building on the successes and learning from the mistakes of the European Union, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Monday.

Europe seeks Asian support on debt crisis — 05 November 2012, 13:38 CET

European leaders said Monday they were finally getting a grip on the eurozone debt crisis and urged Asia to do more to boost global economic growth.

EU urges Asia to avoid trade protectionism — 05 November 2012, 13:40 CET

European leaders on Monday urged Asia to avoid trade protectionism and appealed to the region to aid efforts to boost the struggling global economy.

Philippines pushes sea row at Asia-Europe summit — 05 November 2012, 11:36 CET

The Philippines on Monday pushed its call for an international solution to overlapping claims in the South China Sea at an Asia-Europe summit, saying vital global shipping lanes were at stake.

Britain urges Myanmar to resolve Rohingya issue — 05 November 2012, 11:19 CET

Britain on Monday called on Myanmar to resolve the citizenship status of Rohingya Muslims caught up in deadly sectarian violence in a flashpoint western state.

Crisis-hit Europe 'still economic power': France — 05 November 2012, 11:19 CET

Top European leaders jetting into Laos for a major summit are on a mission to reassure Asia that their crisis-hit region is "still an economic power", French President Francois Hollande said.

ASEAN concerned by Myanmar unrest: Indonesia — 05 November 2012, 11:35 CET

Deadly sectarian violence rocking western Myanmar is "an issue of concern" for the whole of Southeast Asia, Indonesia's foreign minister said Monday.

European leaders seek Asian support on debt crisis — 05 November 2012, 11:38 CET

European leaders flew to impoverished Laos Monday on a mission to reassure Asia they are finally getting a grip on the eurozone debt crisis during a major summit in the tiny landlocked nation.

EU urges end to Myanmar unrest, pledges aid — 04 November 2012, 14:52 CET

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has called for an end to communal killings in Myanmar following talks with President Thein Sein, while pledging aid to the former pariah state.

China probes EU solar imports — 01 November 2012, 15:54 CET

China announced Thursday a trade investigation into European exports of solar-grade polysilicon, escalating a bitter trade row with the EU which has unveiled a similar probe into Chinese products.

Spain dismantles human trafficking ring — 31 October 2012, 20:23 CET

Spanish police said on Wednesday they had smashed a human trafficking ring in Barcelona, arresting 18 people suspected of smuggling around 1,000 Pakistanis every year into the European Union.

Commission rejects French call to monitor Sth Korean car imports — 23 October 2012, 00:16 CET

The European Commission rejected on Monday a French request for closer oversight of auto imports from South Korea, saying there was no legal basis for such a move.

EU vows closer Asian ties — 19 October 2012, 15:25 CET

European Union leaders vowed Friday to bolster relations with China and Asia as they concluded a summit that aimed to improve the meagre growth prospects of the bloc.

South Korea puzzled by French dumping accusations — 18 October 2012, 21:35 CET

South Korean Trade Minister Taeho Bark said he was puzzled by statements made by the French government, which has accused the Korean automobile industry of flooding the French market, in an interview posted online Thursday.

France rules out euro exit for Greece — 18 October 2012, 17:01 CET

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Thursday sought to assure Asian countries of the stability of the eurozone and warned of the risk if Greece or other debt-hit nations exited the bloc.

Franco-German 'couple' not in trouble: French PM — 18 October 2012, 15:34 CET

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Thursday compared Franco-German relations to the "balanced" relationship he has with his wife, saying that discussion would prevent any misunderstandings.

Debt cuts only way to sustainable growth: Germany — 15 October 2012, 19:29 CET

Slashing government debt is the only way to put Europe back on a path of sustainable economic growth, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Monday.

Europe has tools to fight debt crisis: Rehn — 16 October 2012, 22:46 CET

Europe has developed an "effective and flexible toolbox" to tackle the debt crisis raging in the eurozone, EU economics chief Olli Rehn said Monday.

Debt crisis dominates Asia-Europe finance talks — 15 October 2012, 13:43 CET

Finance officials from Asia and Europe expressed fears Monday of further turmoil in world markets but said the eurozone was set for a gradual recovery from its debt crisis.

EU slams 'vile aggression' against Pakistani girl activist — 10 October 2012, 16:42 CET

EU foreign policy representative Catherine Ashton slammed the Taliban on Wednesday for shooting a teenage Pakistani child campaigner in what she described as "a vile aggression."

South Korea resumes Iranian oil imports: report — 05 October 2012, 10:50 CET

South Korea has resumed imports of Iranian crude oil after halting them in July due to Western sanctions targeting Tehran's nuclear programme, a report said Friday.