Joachim Hofer
Munich correspondent, Handelsblatt
Joachim Hofer is Munich correspondent of Handelsblatt, the German business daily. He reports on technology, semiconductors, AI and companies based in the Munich region.
| Role | Munich correspondent |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Handelsblatt |
| Based in | Munich |
| Beat | Technology, semiconductors, AI |
Who is Joachim Hofer?
Joachim Hofer is a German business journalist and the Munich correspondent of Handelsblatt. From Bavaria's capital he covers the technology sector and the companies based in southern Germany, and his articles also appear through WirtschaftsWoche and other platforms.
Coverage
His beat combines business and finance with technology. He writes about the global chip industry, artificial intelligence and the strategies of large technology groups, as well as management and workplace topics.
- Semiconductors and AI chips, such as Google's challenge to Nvidia with its own processors in October 2026
- Technology companies and industrial groups in and around Munich
- Workplace and management trends, including a September 2026 team report on pressure on middle management
Joachim Hofer on technology and AI
Much of his recent reporting deals with the hardware behind AI, from chip design to the commercial competition between technology groups selling AI processors. For readers in retail and fashion, his work gives context on the infrastructure and cost base of the AI tools that companies adopt.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Joachim Hofer?
Joachim Hofer is Munich correspondent of the German business daily Handelsblatt.
What does Joachim Hofer write about?
He covers technology, semiconductors, AI and companies in southern Germany.