Made in Germany: Your Business Magazine

In a rapidly changing world, MADE in Germany examines the risks and benefits of digitalization and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.

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Solar innovation made in Germany


Oxford PV has developed a novel and more efficient solar cell. Now they’re setting up a new production facility in eastern Germany. It might be the first of many gigafactories. Where will they be built? Can Germany revive its once-mighty solar industry?


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 November 15, 2023  4m
 
 

Wind power’s unsolved problem


Wind farms are key to the green energy transition. But there’s a catch — the blades are hard to recycle and usually end up in landfills. So what’s the solution?


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 November 15, 2023  8m
 
 

Climate-adapted farm machinery


German agricultural machinery companies are reaping record profits — in part because farmers are upgrading to cope with climate change.


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 November 9, 2023  5m
 
 

Poland’s pink economy: Can profits promote LGBTQ+ equality?


Poland’s queer community has been scapegoated by a homophobic government. But some businesses have made it their mission to cater to the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a boost to Poland’s economy, but can it help promote acceptance and diversity?


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 November 9, 2023  4m
 
 

GoGerman brings in trainees from Southeast Asia


A company in eastern Germany has finally found the workers and trainees it needs — by expanding its search to Southeast Asia. The three new Indonesian trainees were placed by a German agency.


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 November 9, 2023  4m
 
 

Burgernomics: What is the Big Mac index?


The Big Mac is the same around the world, but its price is not — so it’s a good tool to compare purchasing power among currencies.


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 November 8, 2023  2m
 
 

What’s behind today’s new gold rush?


China, the US, Germany, Italy, and Russia are all on a gold-buying spree. For their central banks, gold is a stable reserve asset. The price of gold is at a record high as a result.


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 November 8, 2023  4m
 
 

Intelligent irrigation - Spain's farmers defy the drought


A year with almost no rain - a disaster even for Andalusians who are used to hot weather. The impact is enormous, but farmers and engineers are trying to adapt: through smarter irrigation methods, for example.


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 November 1, 2023  4m
 
 

India: too dry for rice cultivation?


India is one of the world’s largest producers of rice. But water-intensive cultivation uses 60,000 liters of water per kilo - even more than for beef. Because water is becoming increasingly scarce, India has stopped exporting white rice.


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 November 1, 2023  4m
 
 

Mobile payment system from India on the rise


Mobile payment services like Paytm are almost everywhere in India. Indian providers are now successfully competing with foreign-based credit card companies. Paytm is also gaining acceptance in France. And Germany? It's lagging behind.


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 November 1, 2023  5m