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While on a trade mission to the European Union, New Jersey's Democratic governor, Phil Murphy, has called for German industry to deepen ties with his state, especially in the energy sector.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rebuked the "America First" approach to free trade of US President Donald Trump. Meeting in Brussels, European and Asian leaders have pledged to create "win-win" situations.
The National Bureau of Statistics said that while growth has slowed, it still managed to remain relatively steady. Beijing has decided to focus on consumer spending to ride out a trade spat with the United States.
China's top financial officials have moved to reassure investors amid a sharp fall in Chinese stocks. In rare joint statements, they described the recent rout as "abnormal" and vowed to take steps to curb the sell-off.
Social media has given companies and advertisers the possibility of creating ad campaigns which are controversial and go viral. Now one car rental company has created an ad making light of hitting cyclists.
Ryanair pilots and cabin staff in Germany have been promised a works council inside the Irish airline by Labor Minister Hubertus Heil. The budget carrier claims to have reached a deal with Portuguese pilots.
Some emerging economies, including Turkey and Argentina, could be forced to cut spending to bridge yawning deficits. As interest rates continue to rise in the US and Europe, there is no respite for them any time soon.
The Volkswagen (VW) Group has announced a package of measures aimed "to improve air quality in Germany through fleet renewal." The measures primarily center on scrappage deals for old diesels in 14 German cities.
Most people will stare blankly when they hear of the "cum-ex" scandal, but the latest reports are that this tax evasion scandal is a continental-wide one, robbing taxpayers of at least €55 billion of state money.
With coal on the way out, a traditional mining area in eastern Germany is concerned about its economic future. A grassroots movement wants Tesla's Elon Musk to come to the rescue, as Hardy Graupner reports from Lusatia.
As Google looks at developing a search engine censored by Beijing, China's online authoritarianism combined with its development as a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation presents an ethical dilemma.
Porto seems a really good investment, at least for those who can afford it. As gentrification gathers pace, local residents with low incomes increasingly feel there's no room left for them in the city center.
Bottle collectors have become a common sight in German cities. Who are they? How much do they make? And what does digging through trash in broad daylight feel like? Our reporter took to the streets of Berlin to find out.
The financial technology sector is expected to overcome long-standing barriers to financial inclusion in poor countries. The IMF and the World Bank are calling on policymakers to "embrace the promise of fintech."
Passengers affected won’t be surprised, but the announcement by Lufthansa that the airline group was forced to cancel 18,000 flights up to the end of August shows the headwinds the aviation industry has faced this year.
Canadians can now purchase and grow their own marijuana after a two-year effort by the government. While enthusiasts have hailed the move, some health officials have warned of the perils of an "uncontrolled experiment."
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Brexit is already "a great national act of self-harm," Malloch Brown says. The uncertainty over a deal isn't helping.
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New policies, booming economy make the US attractive for overseas firms.
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Facebook is keen to be seen in control of potential abuse of its platform in the run up to the US mid-term elections.
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Companies in Ireland are bracing for a no-deal Brexit and ditching their British suppliers.
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The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs sent a checklist, called the "Brexit Scan" to thousands of companies for Brexit.
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The EU's trade relationship with the US is strained, but it is swiftly cementing free trade deals with Asian nations.
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Businesses straddling the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland are on edge over Brexit negotiations.
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A quick rundown of business events of the week
The recent IPCC report stated that renewables and reforestation will not be enough to limit global temperature increases. According to the scientists, carbon capture technology must also play an important part. Lars Bevanger visited a carbon capture plant in Norway to learn more.
When it comes to a world limit for global warming, 1.5 is the new 2 degrees. If temperatures continue to rise, we may lose our coral, food, alpine snow and beer, among many other things. We zoom in on these issues and ask how we can prevent huge lifestyle changes — and find out how technology can help us.
EU emissions targets a challenge for Germany - Report: Tax havens still active despite crackdown
The head of the German auto industry group VDA, Bernhard Mattes, told DW that EU plans to cut CO2 emissions from vehicles by 35 percent by 2030 aren't technically feasible and pose a threat to jobs in the industry.
Shares in the automaker, whose cars are famously driven by fictional British spy James Bond, fell more than 6 percent. Aston Martin is the first originally-British automaker to sell shares in years.
Auto industry executives gathering this week for the Paris Motor Show see plenty of reasons to worry: from global trade tensions to challenges posed by e-cars and stringent emissions targets. Janelle Dumalaon reports.
The EU's budget chief has called for a row over Italy's draft budget to be resolved calmly. Rome's plans to flout eurozone budget discipline rules pushed Moody's to downgrade the country's credit rating.
Italy has the highest national debt in the EU. But the populist government in Rome wants to increase fresh borrowing to finance costly campaign promises, despite resistance from eurozone peers.
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called on Germany to stop delaying EU decisions about taxes and the eurozone budget. The people of Europe are running out of patience, he warned, while populists love EU indecision.
Italy's economy minister has announced plans to reduce the national debt burden over the next few years. The news may help calm jittery markets — but will everyone be happy?
