The 9th annual Asia-Europe Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos, November 5-6. Asian and European leaders convened to discuss a variety of issues ranging from greater cooperation, territorial and security concerns, economics and investments, human rights issues, among others.
Quick Facts about ASEM
ASEM Villa
- "ASEM Villa" project covers an area of 84,000 square meters and is worth around $100 million USD
- 52 projects built by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd to accommodate Asian and European leaders and their entourage.
- 37 countries from Asia and Europe
- 81% of ASEM countries represented
- 21 countries from Europe
- 16 countries from Asia
- 3 newest members who officially just joined as November 5 2012 are Bangladesh, Norway and Switzerland
- 76 universities participating (41 Asian, 35 European)
- 16 Universities in the World Top 200 of Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012
- 29 Universities in the World Top 400 of Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012
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