Francesco Guarascio
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Exclusive: Chinese EV maker BYD to build Vietnam component plant
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Auto Co plans to build a plant in Vietnam to produce car parts, three people with knowledge of the plan told Reuters, in a move that would reduce the company's reliance on China and deepen its supply chain in Southeast Asia as part of a global expansion. → Read More
Exclusive: Apple supplier BOE plans new factories in Vietnam
Chinese display maker BOE Technology Group Co Ltd , a supplier of both Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , plans to invest a substantial sum to build two factories in Vietnam, two people familiar with the matter said. → Read More
Exclusive: U.S. defence companies in talks to sell Vietnam helicopters, drones
U.S. defence firms have discussed supplying military gear, including helicopters and drones, to Vietnam in talks with top government officials, two sources with knowledge of the dialogue told Reuters, a new sign the country may reduce its reliance on Russian arms. → Read More
G7, Vietnam reach $15.5 bln climate deal to cut coal use -sources
The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations will provide $15.5 billion to Vietnam to help the country transition away from coal, two Western sources told Reuters on Wednesday. → Read More
U.S., Russia vie to sell arms to Vietnam at first Hanoi fair
U.S. and Russian defence firms on Thursday displayed weapons and promoted models of aircraft at Vietnam's first large-scale arms fair, as the two powers vie for influence and arms sales in the strategic Southeast Asian country that borders China. → Read More
G7 makes new $15 billion offer to Vietnam to cut coal use -sources
The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations has made a new $15 billion offer to Vietnam to agree during a summit next week on funding to speed up its transition away from coal, three people familiar with the talks told Reuters. → Read More
Analysis: Vietnam's anti-graft crackdown chills supply chains, investment
An anti-corruption drive in Vietnam has paralysed many routine transactions in the country, causing shortages of essential goods and dampening investor confidence in one of Asia's fastest growing economies. → Read More
Germany's Scholz visits Vietnam as manufacturers eye shift from China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed energy and trade ties with Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a visit to Hanoi on Sunday, the first for a German leader in more than a decade. → Read More
Apple forced to change charger in Europe as EU approves overhaul
Apple will have to change the charger for its iPhones in the European Union from autumn 2024 to comply with new rules introducing a single charging port for most electronic devices. → Read More
EU boosts military support to gas-rich Mozambique amid energy crisis
The European Union said on Thursday it would provide additional support to an African military mission in Mozambique, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce the bloc's reliance on Russian energy. → Read More
Amid energy crisis, EU plans to help gas-rich Mozambique boost security
The European Union is planning a five-fold increase in financial support to an African military mission in Mozambique, an internal EU document shows, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce the EU's reliance on Russian energy. → Read More
EU drops nearly all of its order for Valneva COVID vaccine
The European Commission has dropped nearly all of its order of 60 million doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine from French firm Valneva , the EU executive said on Wednesday, in a move that all but wipes out the shot's value for the company. → Read More
EU to add Sberbank, Russian metals baron to sanctions list
The EU is set to add Russia's top lender Sberbank and the head of giant zinc and copper firm UMMC to its list of individuals and companies banned for supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to draft documents seen by Reuters. → Read More
EU to adopt on Friday new Russia sanctions, tweaks to avert food shortages
The European Commission is set to adopt on Friday its seventh package of sanctions against Russia, which will add a ban to the import of Russian gold and tweak existing restrictive measures to avoid hampering food exports, two officials told Reuters. → Read More
EU, Southeast Asia to hold first full summit amid security fears
EU and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials told Reuters. → Read More
EU to cut economic growth outlook, sees higher inflation
Euro zone finance ministers said on Monday the fight against inflation was the current priority despite dwindling growth in the bloc, as they were informed of a deteriorating economic outlook by the European Commission. → Read More
EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready
European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable people, amid a new rise in infections and hospitalisations across Europe. → Read More
EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready
BRUSSELS/LONDON — European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable people,… → Read More
EU plans investment in world's tallest dam to dent Russia's energy clout
The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative. → Read More
EU plans hydrogen deal with Namibia as it pulls away from Russian energy
The European Union is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country's nascent green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, EU and Namibian officials said, as the bloc works to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. → Read More