China is no longer Germany’s largest trading partner
BERLIN/BEIJING – In a notable development in international trade, China has lost its status as Germany’s largest trading partner, now falling to second place behind the United States. This shift is reflected in the figures for the first quarter of … Continue reading China is no longer Germany’s largest trading partner
BASF plans to shift business from Germany to China
MANNHEIM – In a remarkable turn of events, BASF, Europe’s largest chemical company, has announced a strategic realignment of its business activities, which includes a gradual closure of its production sites in Germany and a shift of investments to China. … Continue reading BASF plans to shift business from Germany to China
USA and Europe: AI effects twelve million jobs by 2030
NEW YORK – A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) predicts a remarkable development in the working world: millions of workers may be forced to seek new employment opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes capable of automating … Continue reading USA and Europe: AI effects twelve million jobs by 2030
Germany: Foreign investments showing a new record
BERLIN – The value of all planned foreign investment projects (FDI) in Germany was around 34.8 billion euros in 2023 – an increase of 37.5 percent compared to the previous year (2022: 25.3 billion euros) and thus a new record. … Continue reading Germany: Foreign investments showing a new record
Orangutan Diplomacy: A New Marketing Strategy
KUALA LUMPUR – In a move that mirrors China’s “panda diplomacy” and Australia’s showcasing of koalas at global summits, Malaysia is set to join the trend of using adorable ambassadors as part of its international relations strategy. The Southeast Asian … Continue reading Orangutan Diplomacy: A New Marketing Strategy