Solar
Germany still leads the market for solar technology – however other countries are catching up
Germany it seems has turned its back on nuclear power generation. This has made the search for alternatives to replace fossil fuel fired power stations all the more urgent. Coal, oil and gasfired power stations release enormous quantities of CO2 into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. They also burn fuels that will one day run out. In contrast, there is an unlimited supply of wind and sunshine, both of which are completely free; ‘all’ we have to do is tap that energy in an efficient and economically viable way. This is, however, easier said than done. What is required to achieve this is the worldwide expertise of scientists, technicians, economists and ecologists. More information
The global economy loses momentum – escalating government debt caused by politicians
Graduate Economist Jörg Hinze, enior Economist and trade cycleresearcher at the Hamburgische WeltWirtschaftsInstitut (HWWI) gGmbH
Ever since global financial markets discovered the most notorious state budget debts as a speculator’s field, investors, stock exchanges and governments have been agitated. That appears to be the case in Germany especially, where the economy seems to have fallen well out of step as a result of the bank crisis of 2008/9. ITN spoke with trained economist Jörg Hinze, senior economist and researcher at Hamburg World Economics Institute GmbH, an independent research centre and think tank, about his analyses of real-world socio-economic trends and possible solutions as 2012 approaches.
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“Stay grounded, understand your customers’ business and offer what they need’
Jan-Christian Dreesen, Vorstand Firmenkundengeschäft der BayernLB
Medium-sized companies and the banks – together, they make up a tense field of discussion and a never-ending topic of discourse. Today, it is not just regional banks and smaller banks interested in winning customers from Germany’s famed "Mittelstand" of small- to medium-sized companies. ITN spoke with Jan-Christian Dreesen, head of the management board for BayernLB, about its future plans engaging this business demographic.
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ITN-Special-Fairs
Italy is Anuga's partner country in 2011
Italy will be Anuga's partner country in 2011. From 8th to 12th October 2011, Italian exhibitors will not only present the huge variety of Italian food and beverages but will also impressively demonstrate their expertise and capabilities to the international trade and the food service and catering sector. Thanks to its modern and productive food and drink industry and its internationally renowned and recognised cuisine, Italy represents the perfect choice of partner country for the world's largest and most important food and beverage trade fair. More Information
MEDICA 2011 and COMPAMED 2011 – high-tech, international and innovativ
The global market for medical technology and medical devices has weathered the storm of the economic and financial crisis well and is now enjoying steady growth, with a current volume of about €300 billion. These positive market conditions were reflected in the excellent response and registrations for MEDICA 2011 in Düsseldorf (16 – 19 November) to date. At present about 4,500 exhibitors have booked about 116,000 square metres of space for the world's largest medical trade fair, representing a further year-on-year increase.
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