The Jogi Löw of Myanmar
Antoine Hey who once played football for the German Bundesliga is the new national trainer of Myanmar. What does he have in common with Jogi Löw, coach of Germany’s national team?
Asia
Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to Asian countries.
“A truly open building”
The historical building housing the Goethe-Institut in Myanmar was elaborately renovated and has now been officially opened.
Turning trash into gold
ifa-Institut’s upcycling exhibition “Pure Gold” is going on world tour. We present the fascinating upgrading of rubbish into design.
Reconstruction with state-of-the-art technology
The Citadel in the Iranian city of Bam is of inestimable historical value. It is now being earthquake-proofed in line with the latest scientific standards.
“The year 2018 will be crucial”
A voice from India: Jaiveer Shergill names the three most threatening global conflicts.
Enough is enough!
How WWF Germany wants to stop plastic litter entering the oceans in Southeast Asia.
“Like going to the doctor”
What made Cologne’s Prof. Hans Leisen into a “temple doctor” in Asia.
World heritage site freed of ash
The Indonesian temple of Borobudur has been restored with German help and a great deal of effort.
Foreign policy through a fish-eye lens
What photo artist Beatrice Minda does on the roof of the German Federal Foreign Office. Read our rich media story
Asia-Pacific: the trump card in BASF’s pack
An interview with Sanjeev Gandhi, member of the board at BASF, regarding the question of how much the Asia-Pacific region brings the German global player.
Kohlrabi instead of papaya
Thai ex-model Dalad Kambhu is entrancing the Berlin restaurant scene.
The “Green Man” of Malaysia
Matthias Gelber campaigns as a “Green Ambassador” for sustainable life.