Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is strengthening Germany’s industrial ties to the Indo-Pacific in Singapore. Germany is looking for resilient supply chains, defense partners and strategic anchors.
By Christina zur Nedden
In six days, Germany’s foreign minister will visit Singapore, New Zealand, Tonga, Australia and Brunei. A major role will also be played by a country that is not on the itinerary at all: China.
By Angela Köckritz
Following high-level talks, Singapore and China announced 27 bilateral agreements spanning areas from healthcare to digital services. Among them is a pilot project that will allow travelers from Singapore to pay in China using the digital renminbi.
By Yi Ling Pan
At the second meeting of the Digital Partnership Council, the EU and Singapore discussed their cooperation in digital areas. These include artificial intelligence and cyber security.
By Corinna Visser
Singapore is a key vantage point for understanding developments in China. Tim Philippi of the German Chamber of Commerce in Singapore explains how the city-state interprets geopolitical tensions – and what opportunities this creates for German businesses.
By Amelie Richter
During his visit to Asia, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil underscored Singapore’s strategic importance for Germany. He said he was particularly impressed by the city-state’s innovative strength – achieved without natural resources or a major industrial base.
By Amelie Richter
A potential merger of Mapletree and CapitaLand could create one of the largest real estate groups in the Asia-Pacific region. The move would be part of Temasek’s strategy to bundle its holdings into more globally competitive groups.
By Yi Ling Pan
