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By Francesco Guarascio and Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will showcase locally made weapons at an international arms fair in Hanoi on Thursday, as it seeks to boost its domestic industry and possibly export military equipment. Among the nearly 250 exhibitors will be top defence companies, including from the United States, Europe, Turkey and …

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By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s exports rose faster than expected in November, data showed on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and solid global demand although businesses worry protectionist U.S. trade policies will undermine future growth. Total exports rose 3.8% year-on-year in November, more than a median market forecast for a 2.8% increase and …

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(Reuters) -China has not approved any new loans to Cambodia in the first nine months of 2024, Cambodian finance ministry data shows, even though it has been Cambodia’s top creditor country in recent years. The collapse in funding may signal China’s more cautious approach to investment in Cambodia after a series of so-far unsuccessful infrastructure …

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By Maki Shiraki (Reuters) -Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in talks to set up a holding company, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, a move that would allow them to share more resources amid competition upending the global industry. The talks, first reported by the Nikkei newspaper, would allow the …

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By Blake Brittain The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday that smartphones made by Lenovo’s Motorola Mobility infringe patents owned by Ericsson, which could lead to a ban on U.S. imports of the phones if the decision is upheld. An ITC judge said in an initial ruling that the smartphones violate Ericsson’s patent rights …

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By Jarrett Renshaw and Chris Kirkham (Reuters) -Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China, according to a document seen by Reuters. The recommendations, which have not been previously reported, …

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