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Asia and Pacific

Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to Asian countries.

Eine bilaterale Kooperation erforscht Superkräfte von Algen. International collaborations
New Zealand
Collaborative research thousands of kilometres apart
From algae which are making antibiotics, to help for people with autism, scientists in Germany and New Zealand are working together on new ideas.
Deutschlands Verteidigungsminister Pistorius bei einem Besuch in Indien im Juni 2023 Bilateral cooperation
Asia
Closer military cooperation with India
Bilateral meetings, joint manoeuvres and the construction of submarines: how military cooperation between Germany and India is to be expanded:
„Erwartung“: Skulptur vor dem Bahnhof in Taichung, Taiwan German artistic collective
Asia
Art in public spaces: “Getting people to engage in dialogue”
The sculptures designed by the German artistic collective “Inges Idee” are popular in Asia. In our interview, Georg Zey explains why their art fits in so well in Asia.
Long Nary bildet auch Studierende aus. #BetterTogether
Cultural preservation
The temple doctor of Angkor
Conservator Long Nary works with German experts to protect Cambodia’s best-known cultural heritage.
Ajay Maurya fühlt sich in Deutschland wohl. Skilled workers
India
“I know how much we’re in demand on the German labour market”
Three young people from India talk about how they made the move to Germany – and what they particularly like about living and working here.
Jennifer Morgan mit jungen Menschen in Japan. German-Japanese climate cooperation
Asia
“Together we can move mountains”
Jennifer Morgan, Special Envoy for International Climate Action, is travelling to Asia. She has clear ideas – and high hopes.
Justin Wayho auf der Hannover Messe 2024 #BetterTogether
Dual vocational training system
Mediator between education and business
Engineer Justin Wahyo is actively committed to establishing dual vocational training in Indonesia.
Medienwissenschaftler Subekti Priyadharma #BetterTogether
Science
An intermediary role in the knowledge society
The media and communication researcher Subekti Priyadharma is committed to exchange between Indonesia and Germany.
In Japan gibt es künftig die Ausbildung KfZ-Mechatroniker. Dual vocational training in Japan
Asia and Pacific
Skilled workers for international companies
There is an urgent need for skilled workers in Japan. Why two companies are now implementing Germany’s dual vocational training model for the first time.
Juliane Drews, Personalmanagerin bei UNICEF Indien, in Neu-Delhi #BetterTogether
United Nations
Diversity is what her job is all about
Juliane Drews has been working for the United Nations for nearly two decades - currently as HR manager at UNICEF India.
Prof. Dr. Ta ist Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. #BetterTogether
Mental health
A doctor without borders
Professor Thi Minh Tam Ta from Vietnam explains why international exchange is essential in the area of mental health
Wim Wenders und Schauspieler aus „Perfect Days“ Film
Asia
Wim Wenders: A German director with a love of Japanese film
Wim Wenders is competing for an Oscar for Japan with “Perfect Days”. The country and its cinematic culture have long fascinated the German director.

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