Economy

Leipziger Buchmesse

The promotion of foreign trade

Here you will find information on the economic situation in Rwanda and an overview of the foreign trade promotion by the Federal Foreign Office.

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Germany as a location for business and investment

Germany's location in the heart of Europe gives foreign investors and visitors to trade fairs access to the entire European Union market. Make use of this opportunity!

Economic cooperation

Economic cooperation is a main focus of the bilateral relations between Germany and Rwanda. More information can be found on following pages:

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Research and technology

Today, research and development-intensive industries account for more than half of all industrial production in Germany. More information about the major German research institutions can be found below.

Economy

Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE Business & Economics

May 16, 2012 7:03 PM

Italy, Spain call for action in defense of euro

A sharp spike in yields of Spanish and Italian bonds has led the two countries' leaders to call for a strong message in defense of the euro project. Growth is pivotal, they say, and Greece must be kept in the eurozone.

May 16, 2012 6:32 PM

Investors like chances of profiting on Facebook

Social network Facebook aspires to become a heavyweight on the NASDAQ technology stock exchange. Investors eagerly await what's billed as a historic IPO, but the company's perspectives are unclear.

May 16, 2012 3:49 PM

Munich seeks to profit from Champions League final

European football is feverishly looking forward to the final. Munich hopes to benefit financially from the men's and women's Champions League games this week.

May 16, 2012 3:14 PM

A380 wing problems ground EADS profits

Fixing tiny cracks in its flagship Airbus A380 has weighed heavily on first quarter profits of European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS). Nevertheless, the firm's earnings are up and its prospects are bright.

May 16, 2012 11:50 AM

Euro currency hits lowest level in four months

The euro currency is dipping further against the dollar on financial markets and has reached its lowest level in four months in Asian trade. The drop comes amid rising worries over Greece's political future.