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Singapore

Singapore, Germany to collaborate on AI use in industries, step up research on new tech

2026-10-27T08:29:50.000Z
The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026.
International

Far-left party wins Berlin election, another defeat for Merz’s ruling coalition

2026-09-20T22:26:41.000Z
AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund (centre) repeatedly cast victory in Saxony-Anhalt as a first step towards securing national power in federal elections due in 2029.
International

Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic victory in state election, just short of majority

2026-09-06T22:58:29.000Z
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in March urged German lawmakers to overcome "the forces of resistance" within the European bureaucracy.
International

Merz sets limits on Draghi’s push for EU revival and common debt

2026-05-15T12:27:18.000Z
The drawdown comes after Trump's spat with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has questioned Washington’s exit strategy in the Middle East.
International

Trump’s planned US troop drawdown from Germany questioned by allies at home, in Nato

2026-05-03T06:22:34.000Z
Germany’s export-driven economy has been hit hard by deteriorating trade conditions worldwide and the fallout from geopolitical tensions.
International

German economy chief to make first trip to China to talk trade

2026-04-22T12:06:29.000Z
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is well aware of the dangers of a potential two-front trade war with both Beijing and the second Trump administration.
Opinion & Features

Will Germany find a new economic equilibrium with China?

2026-03-04T09:00:00.000Z
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joins a long list of foreign leaders travelling to China recently trying to improve ties with Beijing.
International

Merz brings big business group to China in bid to improve ties

2026-02-25T04:30:54.000Z
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in China, accompanied by a delegation of 30 firms including top carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW.
International

Germany’s Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market

2026-02-25T03:47:00.000Z
During Merz’s two-day visit, Germany and India are expected to sign agreements on business cooperation, semiconductor development and defence projects.
International

Merz eyes India business, defence deals in his first Asia trip

2026-01-12T00:45:08.000Z
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