Economy & Business News
World's Largest Travel Fair Opens in Berlin
Mar 11, 2010
| dpa
The annual ITB travel trade show is regarded as the world's biggest vacation catalogue: From Spain to Austria to Turkey to Tajikistan, 180 countries are showcased beneath Berlin's iconic Funkturm radio tower.
Merkel Opens CeBIT, Largest IT Trade Show
Mar 2, 2010
| Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are key drivers of globalization and progress, Chancellor Merkel said at the opening of the world's biggest IT trade show, CeBIT, in Hanover.
Digital Industry Looks to CeBIT for Business Boost
Mar 1, 2010
| dpa
The computer industry is hoping that the CeBIT trade show in Hannover this week will give the sector a real shot in the arm. Highlights this year include intelligent networking infrastructures for the home, mobile broadband internet along with navigation and telematic solutions for companies.
German Shipyard Unveils Solar Yacht to Circumnavigate the Globe
Feb 26, 2010
| Germany.info
The "PlanetSolar" is not the first sun-powered boat, but it is the largest and the fastest, capable of reaching speeds up to 14 knots. If Domjan reaches his goal, it will also become the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Toy Orders Surge and German Fair Demands More Space
Feb 12, 2010
| dpa
Commercial orders for toys grew significantly at this year's Nuremberg Toy Fair as the industry emerged from last year's downturn, the chief organizer of the six-day event, Ernst Kick, said on February 9.
