Rising logistics and procurement costs, in particular, are causing significant difficulties for companies. Added to this are the challenges posed by the US-China trade conflict.
By Jörn Petring
German carmakers are relying more and more on local development in China. Volkswagen, too, is increasingly betting on partnerships – and on reinventing a classic that recalls its golden years.
By Julia Fiedler
China’s economy grew more strongly than expected in the first quarter despite the fallout from the Iran war. But weaker export and consumption data for March show that headwinds are building.
By Jörn Petring and Manuel Liu
The lowest birth rate in the world is causing problems for the South Korean economy. Even subsidies for artificial insemination cannot reverse the trend. German companies are preparing for even tougher competition for talent.
By Marcel Grzanna
Die geringste Geburtenrate der Welt macht der südkoreanischen Volkswirtschaft zu schaffen. Selbst Zuschüsse für künstliche Befruchtungen können die Trendwende nicht einleiten. Deutsche Firmen bereiten sich auf noch schärferen Wettbewerb um Talente vor.
By Marcel Grzanna
The postponement of the most important German-Chinese economic event comes in the middle of a phase of diplomatic irritation, shortly before Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s planned visit to Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
