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Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas. The fruit plays just as big a role as oil for the country's economy and its fight against poverty. Some German discounters seem to care little about that.
With their multi-billion-dollar merger in the US still undecided, senior executives of T-Mobile and Sprint took their case to Washington. Some there doubted whether their promises on prices and competition were credible.
As the US president seems to be weighing pushing back the deadline for higher US tariffs on China, much depends on the results of current trade talks. DW discusses the situation with investment analyst Ken Fischer.
The end of the Airbus A380 is not the end of European aircraft manufacturing. It is the result of mistakes that were made many years ago. Now Airbus has to learn the right lessons, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
When Airbus delivered the first A380 aircraft on October 15, 2007, it was seen as a breakthrough for the industry. Now, as the giant aircraft fail to sell, Airbus has announced it will stop producing the A380.
A North Korean man is suing a Dutch shipbuilder he accuses of profiting from slave labor when he was employed in a Polish shipyard. The first case of its kind, his lawyers hope it will open up more such cases.
At €9.19, the minimum wage in Germany remains among the lowest in western Europe, according to a report. Despite an increase earlier this year, the wage floor continues to sit far below median income levels.
With the US and other countries throwing their weight behind Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate leader, time seems up for the Maduro government. But keeping the debt-ridden country afloat will prove a massive task.
A mix of pulverized coal and toxic gases – known as fly ash – are polluting the air and water near power plants in southeast India. Villagers have decided to fight back. Karthikeyan Hemalatha reports from Chennai.
The German-Indian environment forum opens in New Delhi on Wednesday to tackle environmental issues together. DW looks at several areas where the two countries have already begun working together.
European aviation giant Airbus says it will stop making its superjumbo A380 in 2021 after struggling sales.
The EU's dirty-money blacklist should be widened to include Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Panama, Brussels says.
Slow global trade, auto industry troubles and low water on the Rhine all contributed to a final-quarter growth of zero percent, meaning Europe's biggest economy dodged a technical recession by the smallest of margins.
Poland is rarely an advocate of moves that might help Moscow. But as its farmers suffer from EU sanctions against Russia and fear incoming agribusiness, Putin's anti-sanctions coalition has garnered an unlikely ally.
A deal between EU member states, the EU Parliament, and its Commission aims to give the bloc more oversight on gas pipelines. However, the controversial Nord Stream 2 project would not be threatened by the regulations.
The US has a vested interest in selling liquefied natural gas to Europe's biggest economy as it produces a lot more than it needs at home. But is LNG really vital for Germany's long-term energy strategy?
A 2016 fighter jet deal with France is beginning to cause problems for Prime Minister Modi, whose detractors accuse him of corruption. Here are 10 key points about the agreement between New Delhi and Dassault Aviation.
Seeking a bumper new TV rights deal, this season's exciting Bundesliga title race couldn't have arrived at a more opportune time for Germany's top flight in their quest to reel in the Premier League.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington may scale back certain operations in Europe and elsewhere if countries continue to do business with the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
DW reporter Kiyo Dörrer will be heading out to Japan shortly to take a closer look at the nation's post-Fukushima changes. If you have any suggestions on what she should focus on, let her know on Twitter @KiyoDoerrer.
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Trade talks continue between the US and China, with high hopes to end a trade spat that cost both nations billions.
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More bad news for the car industry: EU car sales dropped again in January. Despite carmakers' efforts.
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The EU has reached an agreement in the debate over the contested Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
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China and the US both want to find a solution to their trade dispute. Talks are going on in Beijing.
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The A380 was a vision for the future air travel and a triumph for the European Union. So what did Airbus do wrong?
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Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan in November. Now Renault says it will block payouts to its former boss.
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The European Commision added seven countries to a money laundering and terrorist financing blacklist. It now totals 23.
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US-China trade talks conclude in Beijing - Indian railways attracts millions of job applicants
A German internet expert says children under 14 should be banned from using smartphones. She says the technology drastically raises their risk of exposure to damaging pornographic content.
Imagine using a smartphone to detect malaria, eye diseases and monitor drug addiction. With new technology turning smartphones into pocket clinics, it’s all on the table.
Huawei will play an important role in EU carriers' rollout of 5G network technology -- if governments allow it.
On the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran faces political and economic hardship. Despite US sanctions and tensions with the Iranian leadership, the EU is committed to trade with Iran. That is proving to be a lifeline for Iranian firms.
The French carmaker has said its former chief Carlos Ghosn personally benefited from a sponsorship deal. Ghosn, an auto industry stalwart, is on trial in Japan over allegations of financial misconduct.
The Daimler chairman with the walrus mustache is one of the few German CEOs that is instantly recognizable. Set to retire after 13 years, he leaves behind a company struggling to be relevant in a digital world.
Germany's federal government has rejected proposals to impose speed limits on the country's autobahn network. Leaked proposals to introduce restrictions had triggered a heated debate in the car-loving country.
India's central bank cuts interest rates - Myanmar is cashing in on narcotic crop - EU slashes Eurozone growth forecast for 2019
Italy's economy contracted in the last two quarters of 2018, and the slowdown is expected to continue into 2019. Italy's problems are having their effects on the rest of the eurozone.
Germans love their cash and many were not happy when the European Central Bank decided to stop issuing the €500 note. As the rest of the eurozone says goodbye, Germany is delaying its final farewell until April.
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has warned that weaker growth in the global economy will continue to be felt in Europe. The ECB, which kept key interest rates on hold, is unlikely to raise them until the summer.
