Tag: Foreign investment
Ex-officer evacuates expats from Ukraine
Wolfgang Hofman The security expert from International SOS informs managers about assignments abroad in the event of a crisis. Dusseldorf Wolfgang Hofmann is currently a sought-after man. The former Bundeswehr…
The country’s decoupling is not without risk
Queuing at the ATM in Moscow Even if the departure from Russia is associated with high write-offs, many companies are no longer deterred. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) In his government statement,…
Vladimir Putin’s last friends – these countries support aggressive war
Kim Jong Un (North Korea, ol), Isayas Afewerki (Eritrea, or), Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus, ul) and Bashar al-Assad (Syria) Only North Korea, Eritrea, Belarus and Syria clearly sided with Russia in…
The country’s decoupling is not without risk
Wladimir Putin Even allied countries are no longer reliable business partners for Moscow. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) In his government statement, Chancellor Olaf Scholz predicted with regard to the Western sanctions:…
The country’s decoupling is not without risk
Wladimir Putin Even allied countries are no longer reliable business partners for Moscow. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) In his government statement, Chancellor Olaf Scholz predicted with regard to the Western sanctions:…
Robert Habeck wants to support companies with loans
Robert Habeck “For the German economy, the consequences of the sanctions and the war are clearly foreseeable and are already being felt in parts,” said the Vice Chancellor. (Photo: dpa)…
How China could shore up Russia’s financial system
Xi Jinping Will he help Russia to cushion the economic crisis? (Photo: imago images/Xinhua) Beijing As Western banks and corporations declare their withdrawal from Russia, Moscow’s attention turns to a…
Volkswagen shuts down business in Russia because of the Ukraine war
Production at the VW plant in Kaluga The German carmaker shuts down its factories in Russia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Dusseldorf Volkswagen stops doing business in Russia because of the Ukraine war.…
Russia would be 59 times more affected by a trade freeze than the West
50 years of containers – DUSS Terminal Frankfurt/Main-Ost ARCHIVE – View of the premises of the DUSS (German transhipment company rail – road) – transhipment terminal Frankfurt/Main-Ost, taken on 08/19/2015…
Tesla receives final approval for Grünheide plant
Planned factory near Berlin The handout provided by Tesla shows a graphic representation of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin in Grünheide. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A good two years after the start…
Mercedes-Benz stops sales and production in Russia
Vladimir Putin, among others with Dieter Zetsche and Peter Altmaier Production in Russia was only ramped up in 2019 with a lot of effort. (Photo: Reuters) Munich After BMW and…
Bottlenecks in wiring harnesses – production stop in the automotive industry
Dusseldorf, Munich Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is becoming a growing problem for automakers in Europe. After Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW also have to interrupt parts of their production.…
Wintershall stops projects in Russia – Nord Stream 2 written off
Gas production by Wintershall In the Achimgaz joint venture, Wintershall and Gazprom produce natural gas in western Siberia. The BASF subsidiary wants to stay on site, but reduce activities. (Photo:…
These companies are shutting down their business with Russia
Dusseldorf The sanctions against Russia because of the Ukraine war have far-reaching economic consequences. Numerous companies have restricted their business in Russia, put it on hold or are withdrawing. This…
Wintershall stops projects in Russia – Nord Stream 2 written off
Gas production by Wintershall In the Achimgaz joint venture, Wintershall and Gazprom produce natural gas in western Siberia. The BASF subsidiary wants to stay on site, but reduce activities. (Photo:…
More and more companies are fleeing Russia
Dusseldorf After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more and more Western companies are withdrawing from Russia. After 165 years in Russia, Siemens Energy stopped doing new business with the country.…
How an expert assesses China’s strategy in the Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing in February Putin is acting under time pressure, but China can afford staying power, says China expert Heilmann. (Photo: AP) Beijing Sebastian…
What would a total departure mean?
German and Russian flag “De-bundling from the Russian economy would be painful for a few sectors, but would cost little overall prosperity in the long term.” Berlin Are economic relations…
How an expert assesses China’s strategy in the Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing in February Putin is acting under time pressure, but China can afford staying power, says China expert Heilmann. (Photo: AP) Beijing Sebastian…
What would a total departure mean?
German and Russian flag “De-bundling from the Russian economy would be painful for a few sectors, but would cost little overall prosperity in the long term.” Berlin Are economic relations…