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Financial deepening, a strong macro-economic environment and diversified trade are making the region more resilient.

The Indian pharmaceutical company spends $265 million to acquire Negma Laboratories, a French research-based major with 172 patents.

The Single Euro Payments Area is hearalded as the best shot at a common payments platform.

Asian investors have not yet shown much interest, but may be missing out on diversification opportunities says one European fund manager.

The European Investment Bank was quick off the blocks, with the first Hong Kong dollar bond issue of 2001.

Accelerating corporate restructuring and venture capital inflows into Europe will be key to SG new fund''s success.

Asian investors, focused on the short-term, are reluctant to increase exposure to the euro.