“With its growth rates, India has the potential to compensate for parts of China’s business in the Asian region over the next ten to 15 years.” This is what German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said when we spoke on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Conference in the garden of the Taj Palace Hotel in New […]
What are your goals for this 18th APK?This APK focuses specifically on India. I would like to solve a few market access problems – always in dialogue between the companies and my trade minister colleagues – as well as contribute to improving the overall framework conditions between Europe and India, including trade agreements.One current issue […]
Ute Marita Meissner (Josef Meissner GmbH, Cologne): The company builds systems for the chemical and explosives industries. The medium-sized company has been in existence for almost 100 years and has put over 600 systems into operation.How are you experiencing the development of your business in India?Positive! We have been active there for around 50 years, […]
Robert Habeck is on his way to the Indian capital New Delhi to explore new opportunities for the German economy. Last but not least, this is also about de-risking – new options to reduce Germany’s dependency on China. The mission is complex and multifaceted: “India is a fast-growing economy, a country full of potential”, said […]
This time, the APK is taking place in India, the country to which you are ambassador. What impetus do you hope to gain from this conference?I believe that the choice of location in these times sends a very clear message to India that the German economy in Asia is more interested in India. There are […]
The countervailing duties on Chinese EVs could enter into force in November. It is up to the EU Commission to decide whether this actually happens. Brussels is still giving Beijing the opportunity to campaign for a solution at the negotiating table. This cannot be ruled out. China enjoys high-profile support. The German automotive industry in […]
As part of his two-day visit to China, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday. Both emphasized their wish for good trade relations. On Saturday, Lammy met with leading representatives of British business in Shanghai.Under the new Labour government, London aims to reboot relations with China, the […]
Anyone who has seen enough panda videos online knows that the bears are pretty clumsy. So it is probably not surprising that the life expectancy of a giant panda in the wild is only 20 years, while pandas in captivity live to be around 30 years old. Proper care is everything, and Ai Lian is […]
The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones. Increasing cooperation between Russia and other countries, including China, is hindering the West’s efforts to stop Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.According to the US Department of the Treasury, the sanctioned companies include the Chinese company […]
According to insiders, Nokia has laid off about a fifth of its employee base across Greater China. A total of almost 2,000 employees are affected by the measure, said two people familiar with the matter. In Europe, the Finnish telecoms equipment manufacturer plans to cut another 350 jobs. A Nokia spokesperson confirmed the company had […]