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German-US Relations
(germany.info) - The transatlantic partnership is a basic axiom in German foreign policy. It is no longer merely a matter of security issues, the whole spectrum of global challenges is now the subject of German-US cooperation. Moremehr
Sustainability Survey Conducted by AmCham Germany and McKinsey
(AmCham) - More and more, German companies see sustainability as a chance to set their business apart from the competition and to polish the company's image. 70% claim sustainable economic activity to already be part of the corporate strategy, more than 80% follow...mehr
Solid Upward Trend for German Machine Manufacture Sector
Berlin (gtai) - The German machine and plant manufacture sector benefits from the world economy's recovery and is currently producing almost as much as during the record year before the onset of the crisis. In 2010, exports drove the substantial growth in the sector....mehr
U.S.-German Bilateral Economic Ties
(The White House) - The transatlantic economy accounts for more than half of the world’s trade and investment. The U.S.-German relationship is at the center of this economy. Since 1989, U.S. direct investment in Germany has more than quadrupled and German investment in...mehr
E-Books Growth Slow as Germans Stick to Ink and Paper
(Deutsche Welle) - While online bookseller Amazon now sells more e-books than paper ones in the US, in Germany e-books are still a niche product. There are both cultural and business reasons behind the low popularity rating, experts say. While the market is growing,...mehr
Chancellor Merkel's Official Visit to Washington, DC
(germany.info) - On Tuesday, June 7, President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor of the United States, to Chancellor Merkel during a State Dinner at the White House. Moremehr
Dirk Nowitzki's Path to Now
(germany.info) - The path, which brought Dirk Nowitzki to the NBA Finals and a game-winning left-handed layup in Game Two began in Würzburg, Germany after he turned to basketball, found a mentor and adopted a style. Moremehr
Cincinnati Mayor in Germany to Talk Sustainability
(Cincinnati) - Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory is in Germany this week with five other U.S. mayors to talk about sustainability and pushing green agendas. Mallory was chosen by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to go to the “Sustainable Planning, Sustainable Cities”...mehr
VW Ramping up 2012 Passats for Entry in Challenging US Mid-Size Market
(Examiner) - Shiny new Passats are beginning to roll off the ultra-modern, robot-intense assembly lines at Volkswagen's sprawling new complex in Tennessee. The $1 billion facility is the centerpiece of the German manufacturer's latest and most serious attempt to muscle...mehr
Berlin: Germany's High-Tech Startup Capital
(Businessweek) - Berlin's edgy spirit is now attracting a new set of innovators - young high-tech entrepreneurs. An abundance of computer-savvy grads from the four major universities in and around Berlin, and the presence of international industry leaders, including...mehr
