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
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
As chair of ASEAN, the Philippines is striking a more confident tone toward China. However, the country is avoiding a course of complete confrontation. China's foreign minister nevertheless sent a veiled warning to Manila.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s leadership wants to stimulate domestic consumption through market reforms. However, the focus of the new Five-Year Plan is on technological strength and innovation. Behind this is an open bet on future technologies as growth drivers.
By Leonardo Pape and Jörn Petring
The online retail industry association BEVH sees significant growth potential for digital commerce in East Africa. However, major hurdles remain to establishing a truly regional market.
By David Renke
Angola remains an insider destination for travelers in Africa – but the government intends to change that by stepping up efforts to develop the country’s tourism sector. As this year’s Official Host Country at ITB Berlin 2026, Angola is investing millions ahead of the trade fair in a bid to attract new visitors and investors. Yet significant hurdles remain.
By Julian Hilgers
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
In the event of a national defense scenario, the German Armed Forces would depend heavily on support from the private sector. Yet it often remains unclear which concrete responsibilities companies would be expected to assume.
By Heiko Höpfler
Many Chinese provinces and regions have lowered their economic targets for this year. The adjustments are seen as a signal that the leadership in Beijing may also announce a lower national growth target.
By Jörn Petring
South Africa’s JETP remains on track despite the US withdrawal, as Germany increases its support – though major challenges remain.
By Andreas Sieren
Despite the US withdrawal, South Africa’s energy transition is still on track under the JETP. Germany in particular is increasing its commitment. However, some obstacles remain.
By Andreas Sieren