Asia

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

Der Filmemacher Nicolaus Mesterharm.

Narrating as a way of coping with trauma in Cambodia

In the project “Virtual Memorial”, German journalist Nicolaus Mesterharm gives victims of the Khmer Rouge regime a voice.

Scholz wirbt für Ausbau der Beziehungen

Scholz in favour of deepening relations

During a two-day state visit to India, German Chancellor Scholz has emphasised his country’s great interest in economic and political cooperation.

Olaf Scholz und Narendra Modi auf dem G20-Gipfel.

Joining forces to protect the climate

The G20 and Indonesia have agreed an energy partnership in which Germany will play an important part.

Eri, Harshad und Riya geben Tipps zum Leben in Deutschland

From visa regulations to culinary culture

Eri, Riya and Harshad are from India and live in Germany. They give tips about jobs, language and everyday life.

Die Tempelanlage Angkor in Kambodscha.

How a German-Cambodian team is preserving the Angkor World Heritage site with the support of Germany’s Federal Foreign Office.

Preisträgerin Chisako Wakatake

Award for Japanese debut

The author Chisako Wakatake is the first Japanese woman to receive the LiBeratur Award 2022.

Ökotourismus im Reich des Tigers

Ecotourism in the land of the tiger

Tourists who visit Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park in Laos are helping to protect nature. Join us on a trip to this conservation area.

Anuradha Doddaballapur auf der Sportanlage in Frankfurt

Two different versions of Anu’s story

Anuradha Doddaballapur has worked in basic research in the Rhine-Main region, but it is in sport that the Indian has made the headlines.

Der Vulkan Anak Krakatau, das „Kind des Krakatau“

Volcanoes and tsunamis

A German-Indonesian research group is exploring the dangers posed by landslides on volcanoes.

Ernte der Palmfrüchte

Turning palm oil production residues into paper

How a German entrepreneur is using the waste products generated in palm oil production to create a valuable raw material in Thailand.

Die Künstlerinnen Nimi Ravindran und Shiva Pathak

Artistic collective engagement

Goethe Medal 2022 goes to Indian artists Nimi Ravindran and Shiva Pathak.

Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock und Singapurs Außenminister Vivian Balakrishnan

Initial results of the Indo-Pacific Initiative

Germany and the EU regard the Indo-Pacific as a strategically important partner region. Asia expert Hanns Günther Hilpert explains how the regions are drawing closer together.

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