Germany

Germany to work closer with Singapore on supply chain issues

Export-driven Germany is squeezed between Trump’s tariffs and China’s tightening export curbs

(From left) Google Cloud vice-president for Northern Europe Marianne Janik, Google vice-president for Central Europe Philipp Justus and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil address a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Nov 11, 2025.

Google unveils 5.5 billion-euro investment in Germany

GOOGLE unveiled its biggest-ever investment in Germany on Tuesday, pledging 5.5 billion euros (S$8.3 billion) for a new data centre and other projects, as Europe seeks to catch up in the AI race.

JPMorgan has grown to one of the largest banks in Germany, drawn to its large wealthy customer base, stable regulatory environment and fintech scene.

JPMorgan hit with record 45-million-euro fine from German watchdog over money-laundering lapses

The lender says the fine concerns past issues and that delays in SAR filings did not hinder probes

Massive public infrastructure and defence spending, plus the ECB's recent interest rate cuts, should support Germany's activity in the coming years.

German factory orders increase for first time in 5 months

Recent business confidence indicators suggest a good start to the final 3 months of the year

Due to the shifting trade dynamics caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, China reclaimed its title as Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025.

Germany faces record trade deficit with China

The deficit in value of exports versus imports will surpass 2022‘s previous record of just over 84 billion euros

Thursday’s figures ease pressure on the European Central Bank to cut interest rates any further in the near term.

Eurozone growth beats forecasts as France and Spain outperform

Germany, stalled for three years as industry loses edge, remains the bloc’s problem child

Puma had already cut 500 roles worldwide this year.

Puma to cut 900 jobs globally by 2026, initiates business U-turn after sales declines

Shrinking market share, weak demand and US tariffs prompt Puma to warn of annual loss

Musical offerings ranged from traditional klezmer performances on violin and accordion evoking the Central Europe of old to more modern shows, including psychedelic Yiddish rock.

'Food for the soul': Germany's Yiddish revival

[WEIMAR] A push to revitalise Yiddish and its cultural traditions has gained momentum in Germany, the very place where the Nazi regime’s Holocaust sought to eradicate the Jewish communities who spoke ...

German imports and exports with China totalled 163.4 billion euros (S$246.2 billion) from January to August, while trade with the US amounted to 162.8 billion euros.

China overtakes US as Germany's top trading partner

Imports from China rose 8.3% to 108.8 billion euros