Grundig: Chinese electronics company takes over legacy brand
The brand of the former German electronics success story Grundig will now be carried by an electronics company from Sichuan as part of a strategic partnership.
By Manuel Liu
The brand of the former German electronics success story Grundig will now be carried by an electronics company from Sichuan as part of a strategic partnership.
By Manuel Liu
A survey shows that Chinese companies view Europe not as a temporary stopover but as a long-term partner. This, however, depends on Brussels creating “stable, fair, and predictable” conditions.
By Manuel Liu
As part of a government program, the NDRC unveiled new projects for foreign investment. These projects primarily focus on the manufacturing sector, though state media emphasized the focus on the service sector.
By Manuel Liu
India relaxes investment rules for neighboring countries. This is primarily a signal to China. Modi wants to improve relations after years of frosty relations.
By Angela Köckritz
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, the industry associations VDMA and VDA are appealing for fair competitive conditions. The mechanical and plant engineering sector is urging China to cut subsidies and “finally remove zombie companies from the market.”
By Leonardo Pape
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented India’s budget on Sunday for the fiscal year beginning in April. It increases infrastructure spending by 11.5% to a record level.
By Julia Fiedler
The German government stresses the importance of strengthening Germany’s industrial resilience. Progress, however, has been slow.
By Ning Wang
China’s central bank plans to maintain an accommodative monetary policy in 2026 to support economic growth and boost domestic demand. At the same time, it aims to keep the yuan exchange rate stable.
By Julia Fiedler
Vietnam’s economy grew by eight percent in 2025, according to preliminary government data. In the fourth quarter, year-on-year growth accelerated to 8.46 percent. By comparison, economic growth had stood at around seven percent the previous year.
By Julia Fiedler
Things went a little better for German companies in China this year. Of all things, the foreign expansion of Chinese companies is opening up new opportunities for them – but at the same time, technological pressure is growing.
By Jörn Petring