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Indien Arbeitsmarkt Reform Schweißer Industrie

May 6th, 2026

Investment: India aims to speed up processes

The Indian Ministry of Commerce aims to cut red tape to facilitate foreign investment. To do so, however, it must allow stakeholders more time than it has in the past.

By Marcel Grzanna

Ein Stand von BYD auf einer Messe in München.

News | Trade

March 25th, 2026

Chamber of Commerce: Chinese companies call for greater political stability in the EU

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

Feature | Investments

March 23rd, 2026

India: Why New Delhi is only “cracking the door open”

India wants to catch up with the developed economies by 2047. To get there, it is also looking to investment from China. But distrust of its neighbor remains deep.

By Natalie Mayroth

Die Nationale Entwicklungs- und Reformkommission (NDRC) in Peking

News | Economy

March 18th, 2026

Services: NDRC signals stronger support for foreign investment

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

News | Economy

March 11th, 2026

India: Investment restrictions lifted

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

Hamburg Containerschiff CSCL Star der Reederei Cosco Shipping liegt am Kai vom HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort im Ell

News | Direct investments

March 5th, 2026

EU port strategy: More focus on foreign investments

The EU presents a new port strategy that focuses on competitiveness and security. Foreign investments are to be systematically recorded and monitored.

By Julia Fiedler

Feature | Direct investments

March 4th, 2026

EU port strategy: COSCO’s bid for Zippel sets a precedent

The EU is presenting a new port strategy that puts competitiveness and security front and center. That’s why a generous offer by a Chinese shipping group for a Hamburg logistics company is likely to be scrutinized very closely.

By Julia Fiedler

Feature | Southeast Asia

February 10th, 2026

Southeast Asia: What Europe can learn from dealing with Chinese investments

Chinese companies invest more in Southeast Asia than in any other region of the world. The investment policy in the region offers valuable insights for Europe. Export bans and local value creation requirements discussed in Germany are already being applied there.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Vietnam

January 28th, 2026

Vietnam: Stepping up exchanges on raw materials, semiconductors and infrastructure

The EU and Vietnam are intensifying cooperation in critical areas. Diplomatic ties are set to be upgraded during a visit by European Council President António Costa.

By Leonardo Pape

News | UNCTAD

January 23rd, 2026

UNCTAD report: FDI in Africa declines significantly

While foreign direct investment (FDI) is increasing globally, the inflow of FDI on the African continent is declining, according to UNCTAD. However, there are also regions in Africa with a positive development.

By David Renke