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Stocks and shares, hiring and firing, news from major companies in Germany and beyond. DW's Business team keeps you up to date with the economic and political developments shaping our world.

Below is a collection of DW's latest business-based content.

DW Business - Europe & America 23.01.2019

Multilateralism in Davos – Fuel theft 'over' says Mexico's president - Huawei defends business practices

Multilateralism in Davos 23.01.2019

Brexit, climate change, stronger nationalism. Instead of the world improving, the future seems increasingly uncertain. The trade conflict between China and the USA hasn't been resolved either.

Lima group recognizes Guaidó as Venezuelan president 23.01.2019

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland tells DW that the Lima group of American nations is to recognize Juan Guaidó as interim Venezuelan president.

DW Business - Europe & Africa 23.01.2019

German economy "turning well" - LGBTQ rights have to be protected at work - Africans in Davos focus on the future

Making globalization more inclusive 23.01.2019

Oscar Onyema from the Nigerian Stock Exchange says there are significant gaps in the digitization process. The Nigerian stock market is working to be more inclusive, by making it possible for investors to work with hand held devices, like smartphones or tablets.

Africans in Davos focus on the future 23.01.2019

Africa's population is growing and Agnes Kalibata makes sure that African farmers have what they need to grow enough food, like modern technology and improved seeds.

LGBTQ rights have to be protected at work 23.01.2019

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, says that LGBTQ rights have to be protected at the work place. Governments have to see that it's the right thing and the smart thing to do.

Kenneth Roth: 'We're all going to end up like China' 23.01.2019

Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth tells DW that Artificial Intelligence needs to be regulated to prevent the world adopting a 'social credit index' like that being developed in China.

Protecting nature 23.01.2019

Achim Steiner, from the United Nations Develeopment Program, says we are losing species every day at an unprecedented scale. It's important to realize how important each animal can be. Initiatives can help.

Continuing work with the European Space Agency 23.01.2019

Dr. Alice Bunn, the International Director at the UK Space Agency says that Britain will continue to work closely with the European Space Agency.

German economy "turning well" 23.01.2019

The German minister of economics, Peter Altmaier, said the German economy will do well this year in spite of Brexit, but hopes to avoid a "no deal."
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Brexit: British pound optimism a bit premature? 23.01.2019

Brexit has been a humbling affair for many Brits; so too their beloved currency, the pound. Having fallen 15 percent against the euro since the June 2016 referendum, is it too soon for sterling to stage a comeback?
Dirigentin Marin Alsop

World Economic Forum: Tackling the gender gap in Davos 23.01.2019

Only one in five participants at the World Economic Forum in Davos is a woman. Female role models are desperately needed to close the gender gap in politics and business.
Weltwirtschaftsforum 2019 in Davos | Angela Merekel, Bundeskanzlerin

Angela Merkel tells Davos end of multilateralism means 'misery' 23.01.2019

The German chancellor called on attendees of the World Economic Forum in Davos to remain committed to global institutions but to be open to compromise. She also said that Germany's recent political instability was over.

Nepal wants to draw foreign investors to tap connectivity to Indian and Chinese markets 23.01.2019

Nepal’s Prime Minister sees the country’s location between two regional superpowers as a unique opportunity for international investors

Chief of Channel IT, Bassim Haidar, on planning for success in Africa 23.01.2019

The secret of success for doing business in African countries is individualized knowledge of the market and localized engagement, says Haidar. He warns that companies must learn to play the local rules, or lose to China every time.
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