Bitcoin Firms & Customers evolution
Bitcoin Firms & Customers evolution The interest in cryptocurrencies is not just affecting bitcoin customers , but firms alike. Last year, a small UK business changed its name from “On-line Plc” to “On-line Blockchain Plc”, and subsequently saw its shares quadruple the day after the announcement, the largest jump sinceRead More →
Bitcoin & blockchain
Bitcoin & blockchain Blockchain — Cutting through the media vibe of cryptocurrencies. Few stories captivated the financial world last year more than the rise of bitcoin and the blockchain (or distributed ledger) infrastructure that powers it, an enhancement that added to its profile amongst bitcoin users. Coinbase, an app whereRead More →
Prices stay low?
Prices stay low? In a world where the general view is that prices will stay low for a prolonged period of time, there is much evidence that the US is at a point on inflation and 2018 may be the year where prices enter a period of structural growth. EURead More →
NETWORK EXPANsION AND sTRENGTHENING
NETWORK EXPANsION AND sTRENGTHENING Expansion and strengthening of the AHK network was made possible through support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The delegations in Serbia and Ukraine were transformed into AHKs. The foundation ceremony in Serbia took place on April 14 with DIHK’s managing directorRead More →
CENTENNIALs IN LATIN AMERICA
CENTENNIALs IN LATIN AMERICA In 2016, five Latin American AHKs celebrated their centen- nials: Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, and São Paulo are thereby among the oldest locations in the AHK network. High-ranking guests honored the excellent work of the AHKs by taking part in theRead More →
EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW An evaluation of the federal allocations to the AHK network was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The 300-page final report appeared in 2016, with a positive outcome for the AHKs. It praised their strong commitment and excellent network abroad. TheRead More →
Most globally interconnected
Most globally interconnected Germany’s economy is one of the most globally interconnected in the world. This international integration would not be possible without the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, the AHKs. This network helps companies secure a foothold in new markets and grow in more than 90 different countries. TheRead More →
Recognition of formal skills
Recognition of formal skills Notwithstanding recent efforts to make recognition of formal skills easier for immigrants, regulations for the recognition of formal skills differ by Land and the process remains costly for applicants. If immigrants are not granted recognition in the form of a degree or permission to perform theRead More →
Asylum seekers to the labour market
Asylum seekers to the labour market Germany has improved access of asylum seekers to the labour market. For example labour market testing has been abolished for some asylum seekers, integration and language courses have been opened to them and measures to assess qualifications and to improve skills have been introduced.Read More →