Germany

German industry production disappoints even before Iran war

Higher energy costs and uncertainty about longer-term solutions weigh on confidence and prospects for growth

There are only two Western companies producing rate earths at scale, Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths and MP Materials in the US.

South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia’s Arafura says

[CANBERRA] The US and Japan are quickly locking up rare earths supply, leaving industrial powerhouses Germany and South Korea exposed, said the CEO of Australia’s Arafura Rare Earths, which is negotia...

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong says Germany, like Singapore, is a hub economy in that it is a key node in the European market and a gateway to eastern and western Europe.

Don’t ditch long-term internationalisation strategy amid global uncertainty, DPM Gan urges Singapore firms

He is speaking ahead of a trip to Germany, where he will meet business associations and companies

Alongside the industry orders, industrial production in Germany also fell, dropping by 0.5% in January against the previous month.

Germany’s industry makes unexpectedly weak start to 2026

January orders fall by 11.1% from December, ending four consecutive months of increases

Germany’s economy contracted for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, and its industrial output has fallen sharply.

A stronger work ethic won’t fix advanced economies

Capital deepening, technological progress and total factor productivity growth help advanced economies expand and remain competitive

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is well aware of the dangers of a potential two-front trade war with both Beijing and the second Trump administration.

Will Germany find a new economic equilibrium with China?

The Asian country’s domestic slowdown amid a volatile global outlook offers a strategic opening for Berlin to rebalance relations with Beijing

Labour office figures showed the number of unemployed people at 3.07 million, a slight decrease from the previous month but 81,000 more than a year ago.

German unemployment stays above 3 million as weak economy takes toll

Years of economic stagnation took a toll on the jobs market

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joins a long list of foreign leaders travelling to China recently trying to improve ties with Beijing.

Merz brings big business group to China in bid to improve ties

The German economy has been shedding 10,000 manufacturing jobs a month

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in China, accompanied by a delegation of 30 firms including top carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW.

Germany’s Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market

[BEIJING] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in Beijing on Wednesday hoping to reset bilateral ties, with China pitching itself as a reliable economic partner as Europe struggles to balance...