The green skills gap represents a critical challenge in the pursuit of global climate goals, with estimates indicating a potential shortfall of up to 7 million workers by 2030, particularly in key sectors such as...
In these politically difficult times, Germany is looking for partners in South America willing to seal the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Time is fleeting, however, and opposition is growing after 25 years of talks. When Olaf Scholz returns...
There’s a gap between Germany’s need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate. Germany’s bureaucracy and job market culture is often not geared to help them. Dulaj Madhushan hates dog...
Southeast Asian leaders are bracing for potential tariffs and shifting US alliances following Donald Trump’s reelection. Could his return bring heightened economic risks or unexpected opportunities for the region? Southeast Asian leaders joined their counterparts...
The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It’s a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? It’s hard to...
A nervous calm hangs over the markets as the US goes to the polls. The proximity of the presidential contest warns that the results may not been known as soon as people hope. Indeed, many...
Boeing faces a turbulent time as a factory strike intensifies the company’s financial struggles. With losses and layoffs looming, the company’s CEO has pledged a culture overhaul with a focus on rebuilding trust. November 1...
German carmakers are growing nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more production in the United States. With profits falling sharply, how can BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes respond? Donald Trump’s US presidential...
Many African countries are struggling to service their debts, prompting many observers to call for urgent global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions. The rising costs of energy and food imports,...
The German Cabinet has unveiled measures designed to entice Indian workers to join the country’s labor market. The move comes days before Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other high-ranking officials travel to New Delhi. German Chancellor...
Beijing has been pushing against the EU’s tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, but both sides are at an impasse following the latest talks in Brussels. The EU’s Charles Michel said there was still hope for...
The US dollar is mostly softer ahead of the September CPI. The euro and Canadian dollar have recorded new lows for the move. The greenback extended its gains against the yen to JPY149.55 but has...