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Republic of Korea
Cooperation with Korea: Joint research and development on digital technologies
The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have signed letters of intent for cooperation with Korean partners in research and development (R&D) in 2025. Joint R&D is to be carried out as part of the ‘Digital Tech Alliance R&D Program’ of the Korean Ministry of Communications and ICT (MSIT). The MSIT is the partner ministry of the Korean-German Digital Dialogue.
Read more … Cooperation with Korea: Joint research and development on digital technologies
Brazil
Brazilian technical mission to Brussels: Advancing EU-Brazil alignment on digital regulation
In November 2025, the Secretariat for the Digital Dialogues in Brazil facilitated an institutional mission of the Brazilian Ministry for Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) in Brussels. It was a week filled with meetings with members of the European Parliament and regulatory bodies such as the AI Office and DG CONNECT, as well as discussions on the EU’s digital legislation.
India
Discussion at the Bengaluru Tech Summit: Advancing digital cooperation between Germany and India
On 19 November 2025, Bertelsmann Stiftung, with the support of the iSPIRT Foundation and the Indo-German Digital Dialogue, convened a moderated panel and roundtable discussion on digital cooperation between Germany and India. The session took place on the sidelines of the Bengaluru Tech Summit and brought together policymakers, industry leaders and researchers from Germany, the European Union and India.
Brazil
International dialogue about innovation and regulation in digital health
On 7 November, the Global Digital Health Services Network hosted the HCFMUSP Health Hackathon in Brazil. It brought together experts on digital health from Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Tanzania, Colombia, Bolivia, Nepal, Germany and Brazil. The Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue facilitated a panel discussion during the event. Experts discussed how new technologies can advance healthcare and what is needed for a practical implementation.
Read more … International dialogue about innovation and regulation in digital health
Ghana
Advancing digital identity: Insights from the Ghana Digital & Innovation Week 2025
At the 2025 Ghana Digital & Innovation Week (GDIW), stakeholders of the Ghanaian-German Digital Dialogue explored how Ghana and Germany are shaping inclusive, secure, and user-centric digital identity ecosystems. For this, policymakers, technical experts, and privacy specialists from both countries discussed ‘Digital Identity: Comparative Insights from Ghana and Germany’ on 13 November 2025. You can find a video of the event below!
Read more … Advancing digital identity: Insights from the Ghana Digital & Innovation Week 2025
Brazil
Visit by the German Engineering Federation to Brazil: Shaping better conditions for bilateral cooperation
A delegation of the German Engineering Federation (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V., VDMA) visited Brazil in November. They strengthened the dialogue with the Brazilian industry and identified new opportunities for cooperation between Brazilian and European companies.
Mexico
Publication of the 5G Practical Guide: Strengthening Mexico’s industrial transformation
The Secretariat for the Mexican-German Digital Dialogue, in collaboration with NTT DATA, presents the new publication “5G Practical Guide - Use cases and recommendations for industrial application in Mexico”. This guide identifies 5G use cases in key industrial sectors such as manufacturing, automotive production and logistics automation, and offers concrete recommendations for their implementation. The publication marks a milestone in Mexico’s journey towards a connectivity-driven, innovation-led economy.
Read more … Publication of the 5G Practical Guide: Strengthening Mexico’s industrial transformation
Republic of Korea
Korean startups get to know the Berlin startup ecosystem
On 3 and 4 November, we joined the Global Market Expansion Program (GMEP) and supported 20 Korean startups to visit the Berlin startup ecosystem. The Secretariat for the Korean-German Digital Dialogue also introduced the Digital Dialogue to the Korean participants to engage in exchange on digital policy, collaboration opportunities and knowledge transfer.
Read more … Korean startups get to know the Berlin startup ecosystem
Indonesia
Harmonising data regulations: Launch of a policy brief
On 30 October 2025, the policy brief “Harmonising Data Regulations: Advancing Indonesia’s Role in the Global Digital Economy” was launched in Jakarta. It was published on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (MCDA) with support from the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) Institute. The launch highlighted the importance of internationally harmonised data regulation.
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