An interview with Bodo Liesenfeld, chairman of the Business Association for Latin America (LAV), about economic growth in Latin American, bilateral cooperation and market opportunities for German firms.more
Latin America is again attracting major interest from German companies: large business groups are investing strongly – as are small and medium-sized enterprises. Both economic partners are profiting from this development.more

Germany and Canada also work closely together at the regional level. Of the many and varied relations between the two countries, three partnerships between German federal states and Canadian provinces have been particularly...more
The Cotton made in Africa project is working towards better social and ecological conditions in African cotton production and so improves the living conditions of African small famers.more

An interview with Klaus Regling, CEO of the European Financial Stability Facility, about support for the euro countries, confidence in the euro and future crisis management.more
There is no alternative to rescuing the euro. That’s why Germany is helping. In future, however, Europe will need national debt limits and a new industrial and innovation policy.more
The banker Timo Prekop is the new head of the OAV in Hamburg. His career so far.more
What characterizes products from Germany? Does a product's country of origin still really mean anything in a globalized economy? A few answers from five economics experts in the United States, the Arab world, China, Japan and the...more
Germany is one of the world’s leading economic nations. Its powerful industry and outstanding export performances set international standards. But the German economy has much more to offer, thanks to constant innovationsmore
Foreign policy and the promotion of foreign trade: how Germany supports the economic interests of its companies in the world marketmore

“Better City, Better Life” is the theme of Expo 2010 in Shanghai. The future belongs to cities – but they face great challenges. The German Pavilion “balancity” presents answers for urban life in the future and is based entirely...more
The culture and creative industries are considered a growth sector with a promising future and they have a lot to offer in Germany and Switzerland. A travel reportmore
An interview with Dr. Ulrich von Deessen about the BASF and Grameen joint venture in Bangladeshmore
The German Technology Symposium (GTS08) is taking place in Bangkok/Thailand from 8 to 11 November. An interview with organizer Stefan Buerklemore
KfW Entwicklungsbank supports sustainable economic development in 16 European countries. It focuses particularly on renewable energies and energy efficiencymore
Despite the uncertain situation, German companies are increasingly investing in Afghanistan, thus contributing to the country’s reconstructionmore