Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific

For many years the Asia-Pacific region has been the world region with the highest dynamic economic growth. Issues relating to Asia therefore have a correspondingly high priority on the BDI agenda, key topics being the promotion of SMEs, trade and climate and innovation. Since the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) was founded, the BDI has been in charge of the coordination of the APA in Germany.

Issues

Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA)

The Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) voices the concerns of German business to policy-makers in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region. mehr

China

Transrapid in Shanghai - Technology Made in Germany

China is Germany’s main business partner in Asia. China’s rapid rise from an emerging market economy to an economic powerhouse has made the country Germany’s most important partner, particularly in the current crisis. mehr

India

Indian idea, German technology - the Nano

With its 1.1 billion inhabitants and growth rates at an average of 8-9%, India is one of the most important and rapidly growing markets in Asia. mehr

Japan

Built in 1958, the Tokyo-Tower stands for the economic growth of Japan

The main focus of the Japan Initiative of German Business, whose secretariat lies with the BDI, lies on innovation cooperation with Japan. mehr

Korea

The miracle on the Han River: High-tech Korea

Germany is Korea’s key European trading partner - Korea is Germany’s third most important Asian trading partner. In recent years R&D cooperation in particular has made great progress. mehr

ASEAN/Pacific

German storefront on Singapore Arts Centre

The ASEAN states of Southeast Asia form a cluster of rapidly growing and up-and-coming economies. Heterogeneity and tremendous growth potential characterise this community of states. mehr

Economic Stimulus Packages

To combat the global economic crisis, the countries of the Asia-Pacific region are focusing more on investment in infrastructure, telecommunications, energy supplies and environmental technologies. mehr

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