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German industrial output rises in May amid U.S. tariff fears
BERLIN, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Germany's industrial production rose by 1.2 percent in May from the previous month, driven by a strong gain in the automotive sector, official data showed Monday. The figures point to a continued recovery, though the...

UPP: Canadian investor looks outside US markets
University Pension Plan Ontario, the C$12.8 billion ($9.3 billion) plan that invests on behalf of five Ontario universities, doesn’t own many US treasury bonds, and the largest single exposure in the portfolio is Canadian. But US policies under...

Germany cannot subsidise its way out of energy crisis
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz once had a reputation as a fiscal conservative. Once he was elected this year, though, he discovered that many things in the country need fixing, including its renowned industrial sector. Now his government is...

Vodafone shares: a £1,000 investment 5 years ago is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images The last five years haven’t been kind to Vodafone (LSE:VOD) shares. The telecommunications giant has seen its market-cap tumble by almost 40% on the back of weak key market performance, troublesome leverage, and...

German companies in Malaysia remain strongly optimistic: MGCC survey
PETALING JAYA: German companies operating in Malaysia remain highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey conducted by the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and...

Navigating German FDI Rules
KEY CONSIDERATIONS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS - Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny of cross-border...

Trump-Musk feud hits Tesla investors again; shares of EV company dive 8%
Biz News Trump Musk feud: The bonhomie and collaboration between the most powerful man in the world and the richest, did not last long with Elon Musk opposing Trump’s Bills and the two lashing out at each other in public and Musk even forning his...

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: What It Means for Global Trade & Investment
Chris Hattingh South Africa’s G20 Presidency provides the host country with numerous diplomatic, economic, and cultural opportunities. With a main summit (22-23 November in Johannesburg) preceded by numerous side conferences and engagements...
Europe's hottest markets for offshore wind investment – an interactive map
Recharge has examined and ranked the major North and Baltic Seas offshore markets, investigating everything from government stability to tenders and industrial bases Work underway at RWE's Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.Photo: RWE

German central banker: Spillover from €1 trillion plan will reach Estonia
In a longer interview with ERR, Deutsche Bundesbank (DBB) President Joachim Nagel said Germany's €1 trillion fiscal package — with €500 billion each for investments and defense — will bring "good spillovers" to the rest of Europe, including...
dormakaba acquires German maker of data centre access control solutions
dormakaba has acquired TANlock, a German provider of high-security access solutions for data centres and other critical infrastructure. Founded in 2018, TANlock employs team of approximately 30 professionals. TANlock’s intelligent access control...

German factory output up but tariff threat looms
FRANKFURT: German industrial production rose unexpectedly strongly in May, official data showed Monday, boosting hopes that Europe’s top economy has turned a corner despite trade tensions with the United States. Industrial production rose by 1.2...

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to retain presidency of Eurogroup
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is set to be reelected as president of the euro area’s group of finance ministers, retaining a leading role in the region’s efforts to enhance the profile of its common currency. Rival candidates Carlos Cuerpo of...

German industrial production rises 1.2 percent in May
German industrial production rose by 1.2 percent in May compared to the previous month, supported by gains in the automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors, according to data released by the federal statistics office on Monday. The monthly...

India among Bosch’s most dynamic growth markets; focus remains on cost-effective investments: Stefan Hartung
Dr. Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the board of management, Robert Bosch GmbHEdited excerpts: Q1. Bosch has announced a €6 billion target for software and AI revenues by early 2030. What are the top AI-powered products or platforms that will help...

German robotics company Filics secures €13.5 million to expand and roll out its robotics platform
Munich-based robotics company Filics, developer of innovative solutions for autonomous load carrier handling, today announced the successful completion of its €13.5 million financing round to expand product development and the robotics platform,...

German industrial production rises, but threat of US tariffs remains
German industrial production grew surprisingly strongly in May, according to official data. This raises hopes that Europe's largest economy is on the road to recovery, despite tensions in trade relations with the United States. According to the...

Germany, Sri Lanka discuss healthcare reforms and investment opportuni
Martin Klose, Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), held high-level talks with Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to explore solutions for strengthening Sri Lanka’s healthcare system. Klose...

German Industrial Production Rebounds In May
Germany's industrial production rebounded in May driven by robust demand for automobile and pharmaceutical products, official data revealed on Monday. Data released by Destatis showed that industrial production grew 1.2 percent in May from a month...
Germany's Pension Ponzi Scheme Is Collapsing: What Comes Next
Submitted by Thomas Kolbe If you’ve ever wanted to witness the slow-motion collapse of a Ponzi scheme, you might want to keep an eye on Germany’s public pension system. Rhetorically and politically sugar-coated as a “pay-as-you-go” system — where...