Asia-Pacific-Conference • Table.Briefings

October 31st, 2024

Roland Busch: 'Few countries have made it to the moon'

Roland Busch, Siemens CEO and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee, believes in India's rise. He believes a direct comparison between China and India is difficult.

By Amelie Richter

Opinion

October 30th, 2024

APK: Less politics and more entrepreneurship, please

Meetings such as the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business need more entrepreneurship and less politics, more humility and less lecturing, more self-criticism and fewer demands. This is the only way to meet potential partners at eye level.

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Feature

October 26th, 2024

Key insights from the Asia-Pacific Conference (APK) in New Delhi

In New Delhi, there was an apparent consensus: yes to increased cooperation with India, and yes to de-risking for German business. However, when it comes to the details, many questions about the “how” remain unanswered.

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Heads (EN)

October 26th, 2024

Alicia García-Herrero: Searching for China's blind spots

The Spanish economist is an important voice for banks, think tanks and policymakers, having initially focused solely on China to quench her thirst for knowledge.

By Redaktion Table

Heads (EN)

October 25th, 2024

Romana Vlahutin: Diplomat between conflict resolution and global connectivity

The Croatian diplomat Romana Vlahutin has experienced conflicts firsthand and is now campaigning for stronger global connectivity.

By Redaktion Table

Interview

October 25th, 2024

Robert Habeck: 'We are sometimes far too afraid to talk about our expectations'

In New Delhi, the German government wants to push ahead with a free trade agreement between the EU and India. On the sidelines of the APK, the Minister of Economic Affairs talks about his goals, whether India can emulate a Chinese economic miracle and how satisfied he is with China's de-risking.

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Opinion

October 24th, 2024

Heusgen: Military conflicts could break out in the Indo-Pacific at any time

There are currently many crises and few glimmers of hope around the world. China is directly or indirectly involved in most of the tensions, says Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference. For him, one conflict stands out.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

October 24th, 2024

China as blueprint: How India could create its own economic miracle

The economy is growing, the stock market is booming, and the up-and-coming Indian middle class is enjoying themselves on the beaches of Goa. But where are the jobs? To spark a rise similar to that of China, India must make important decisions.

By Angela Köckritz

Feature

October 23rd, 2024

SMEs at the APK: 'It's important to be on site'

The Asia-Pacific Conference in India is also a trend-setting event for SMEs. Three questions for Ute Marita Meissner from Josef Meissner GmbH in Cologne and Karl Bitzer from DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH in Windach, who are part of the delegation.

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Feature

October 23rd, 2024

Asia-Pacific Conference: Scholz and Habeck on a de-risking mission

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Minister Robert Habeck are on their way to India. New opportunities for the German economy are to be created there. Not least to enable de-risking from China. However, there are still a few hurdles in the way.

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