Tag: Foreign Investment by Country
Biden and Xi are speaking to each other
Ukraine war The heads of state of China and the USA, Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, want to speak to each other directly on Friday for the first time since…
This is what happens to German companies in Ukraine
Dusseldorf The plant is in the middle of a war zone. Where Knauf was still producing plasterboard three weeks ago, the halls are now deserted. With the Russian invasion of…
Are German companies threatened with expropriation in Russia?
Dusseldorf Not only intellectuals and artists, but also more and more companies are withdrawing from Russia. Among them are large international corporations such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s or Ikea, but also…
USA also threaten companies from third countries
Berlin Almost nine billion dollars. Even today, when board members of international companies hear this number, a chill runs down their spines. That’s how much the major French bank BNP…
Russian oligarch grabs Greek ports
Alexandroupoli There wasn’t much going on in the port of Alexandroupoli on Wednesday. Apart from a few fishing boats and sailing yachts, only the ferry “Adamantios Korais” was at the…
China does not support Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi China has not yet condemned the invasion. (Photo: dpa) Washington, Beijing According to its ambassador to the USA, Qin Gang, China does not…
India wants to do business with Russia despite sanctions
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi Russia is India’s most important supplier of armaments. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the “privileged strategic partnership” with Vladimir Putin. (Photo: imago images/Hindustan Times) Bangkok…
Oligarch German Khan leaves Wintershall supervisory board after sanctions
Wintershall headquarters in Kassel In view of the Ukraine war, Wintershall stopped payments to and from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The oligarch German Khan is stepping down from the supervisory…
“The largest investment in the history of Saxony-Anhalt”
Intel chip factory in Magdeburg Munich The American chip group Intel will invest 17 billion euros in Magdeburg and build two new chip factories there, as CEO Pat Gelsinger announced…
Why China stocks are crashing in Hong Kong and the US
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Due to geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, many international investors are in the process of reducing their exposure to the Chinese internet sector. (Photo: Bloomberg) Beijing In…
US warns China not to rush to Russia’s aid
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Washington Here campaigns were planned, rulers assassinated and empires drowned…
US warns China not to rush to Russia’s aid
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Washington Here campaigns were planned, rulers assassinated and empires drowned…
China is not yet dropping Russia
Dusseldorf According to consistent media reports from the USA, Russia is said to have asked China for military support in the war against Ukraine. In order to limit the effects…
Bayer stops “non-essential” business in Russia
Symbolic picture: Bayer plant The group will monitor the political situation closely. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Bayer is ceasing all “non-essential business” in Russia and Belarus in response to the Russian…
Government wants to stick to oil and gas projects in Russia
LPG tankers Japan is reluctant to put its gas projects on the Russian island of Sakhalin on hold. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo Japan’s government was involved in the general economic sanctions…
What the West can do against Russian nationalization
The German-Russian investment agreement dates back to Soviet times Dangerous situation for companies that are active in both countries. Berlin The West is taking severe sanctions against Russia because of…
Intel builds chip factories in Magdeburg
intel The chip company is investing billions in Magdeburg. (Photo: action press) Munich Magdeburg will become the new center of the European chip industry: The semiconductor manufacturer Intel will settle…
Deutsche Leasing stops new business in Russia
Savings bank subsidiary Deutsche Leasing In the past financial year, new business in Russia accounted for one percent of all new business. (Photo: Deutsche Leasing) Frankfurt The savings bank subsidiary…
Russia has apparently not asked China for military support
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing/Washington Russia has not asked China for military support, Presidential spokesman…
German companies are afraid of expropriation in Russia
Production by VW at the Kaluga plant The car company still hopes to be able to restart the currently dormant production. The threat of expropriation by the Russian government causes…