Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
JAKARTA – Indonesia emerges as one of the world’s 20 largest economies, with a GDP of about USD 1.396 trillion in 2024 and a GDP-per-capita of approximately USD 4,958. Its population of 283.5 million people in 2024 underscores the scale … Continue reading Indonesia: A Growing Economy with Global Ambitions
Korean Air and Condor reconnect Germany and Korea
FRANKFURT / SEOUL  — Korean Air and Condor have formally activated their new interline agreement, restoring German feeder connections for Korea-bound passengers for the first time in more than a decade. The agreement, in effect since September 29, enables travelers … Continue reading Korean Air and Condor reconnect Germany and Korea
New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
MUNICH — In a move reflecting both the promise and the strain of the global electric-vehicle transition, German climate-tech startup tozero and China-based Huayou Cobalt in Tongxiang/Zhejiang, one of the world’s largest battery-materials producers, announced a partnership to expand lithium-ion … Continue reading New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
Grab Injects $60 Million Into Berlin’s Vay
SINGAPORE/BERLIN – Berlin-based mobility startup Vay has secured $60 million in cash from Grab, the Singapore-based technology conglomerate, marking one of the most prominent cross-border investments in remote-driving mobility this year. The agreement includes an option for up to an … Continue reading Grab Injects $60 Million Into Berlin’s Vay
Indian Astrophysicist Criticizes Germany’s Decline
BERLIN — Indian astrophysicist Dr. Mayukh Panja, who has lived in Germany for nearly a decade, has voiced strong criticism of the country’s current trajectory. In an interview with the German newspaper DIE WELT, Panja described a nation that has, … Continue reading Indian Astrophysicist Criticizes Germany’s Decline