Cutting subsidies: Ministries tighten efficiency targets for electric cars
China is tightening the requirements for subsidies for electric cars. This affects plug-in hybrids in particular.
By Redaktion Table
China is tightening the requirements for subsidies for electric cars. This affects plug-in hybrids in particular.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese government is intensifying its offensive in high-end manufacturing industries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in China. Oliver Oehms, Board Member of the AHK in North China, believes it is "crucial for German companies to stay close to developments."
By Leonardo Pape
The EU is urging swift action after China expanded its export restrictions on rare earths and high-tech products. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is calling for talks with Beijing, while Lithuania and Denmark are calling for stronger economic security and a united European response.
By Amelie Richter
South Korea is planning to help the USA rebuild its shipbuilding industry. China has now sanctioned the South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean as a result.
By Redaktion Table
Google is investing in a mega AI center in India. The company is not alone in this: OpenAI and Amazon also want to set up data centers in India. The country is thus becoming one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.
By Redaktion Table
Indonesia is negotiating a debt restructuring with China for the loss-making Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail line. Relations between the two countries are at a critical point.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to Malaysia’s foreign minister, US President Donald Trump will attend the signing of a formal peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. The trip has not yet been officially confirmed.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU member states are in favor of permanently reducing tariffs for Ukrainian agricultural imports. But there are restrictions.
By Julia Dahm
The Transport Committee is calling for a limit of three hours or more to be retained in the fiercely contested new entitlements for air passengers. Negotiations with the Council could be difficult, as it is demanding an increase to four hours.
By Marion Bergermann
Für private Haushalte entstünden durchs Heizen mit Wasserstoff deutlich höhere Kosten. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine aktuelle Studie.
By Lisa Kuner