A Voice of the Unheard Friday, October 2, 2026
On days when Brussels feels especially airless, I find myself going back to the songs and inspiring story of the mesmerising legendary Pakistani singer Noor Jehan who has stirred my soul since birth. There are moments when the past is more alluring than the present. Memories buried safely for decades suddenly resurface, clamouring for attention....
Trade and business have long dominated Asia-Europe relations. Economic links are still vitally important in relations between the two regions. But Asian and European policymakers are also steadily stepping up their engagement on security issues. The emphasis on Asia-Europe security ties is not new – but it is becoming stronger and more visible. In both...
Asian and European experts meet in Berlin mid-July to discuss the role of social enterprises in promoting sustainable development. The meeting, organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the British Council, will look at ways in which social enterprises – companies which combine a focus on the common good while using normal business methods and...
Asian and European ministers for education meet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 13-14 to study ways to strengthen and develop an education partnership for the 21st Century. The meeting is part of the multifaceted and informal process of Asia-Europe Meetings (ASEM) – a forum for dialogue and cooperation between European and Asian countries –...
BRUSSELS: Asia-Europe relations will remain high on both regions’ agenda in 2013, with the focus on trade, business and investments expected to widen to include a stronger dialogue on security as well as joint action to tackle 21st century challenges. It will be a busy year. Plans are underway for bilateral European Union summits with...