World NM: Up to 130 Ukrainian military eliminated in DPR, over 100 nationalists in Kharkov001796

MOSCOW, August 7./TASS/. The Russian Armed Forces struck a site in Artyomovsk (DPR), where units of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade are stationed, eliminating up to 130 troops, Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov reported on Sunday. “Up to 130 servicemen, as well as eight pieces of automotive vehicles and hardware were destroyed in a strike from… Continue reading World NM: Up to 130 Ukrainian military eliminated in DPR, over 100 nationalists in Kharkov001796

World NM: Bulgaria: Vestbee: VC Funding In CEE reached over €2B in the 2nd quarter of 2022001795

Vestbee, the leading platform for startups, VC funds, accelerators, and corporates in Central & Eastern Europe, has just published VC Funding In CEE Report – 2Q 2022. What’s interesting, the so-called ‘mega-rounds’ (worth over €100M) accounted for nearly 50% of total funding secured on the market. Dig deeper into the overview of VC funding, emerging… Continue reading World NM: Bulgaria: Vestbee: VC Funding In CEE reached over €2B in the 2nd quarter of 2022001795

World NM: How German industry plans to cut its gas consumption 01.08.2022001794

Ola Källenius exudes confidence in crisis. The automaker also plans to reduce its overall energy consumption and, if worst comes to worst, replace gas with oil. Going forward, the glass industry manufacturer will be able to heat its melting tanks at the Grossbreitenbach plant near the Bavarian border with light heating oil, instead of just… Continue reading World NM: How German industry plans to cut its gas consumption
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World NM: Ukrainian military loses 45 servicemen in battles with LPR in past 24 hours001793

LUGANSK, July 28. /TASS/. The Ukrainian armed forces’ losses in the zone of responsibility of the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) People’s Militia over the past day amounted to 45 people, four more servicemen voluntarily laid down their weapons, LPR’s People’s Militia Spokesman Ivan Filiponenko reported on Thursday. “Over the past 24 hours in the course… Continue reading World NM: Ukrainian military loses 45 servicemen in battles with LPR in past 24 hours001793

World NM: Global carmakers vie for China’s vast auto market001792

The 19th China Changchun International Auto Expo that kicked off on Friday in Changchun, capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province, has attracted tens of thousands of automobile enthusiasts. An electric vehicle is displayed at the booth of the FAW-Volkswagen during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province,… Continue reading World NM: Global carmakers vie for China’s vast auto market001792

World NM: U.S., Mexico resolve Panasonic auto parts plant labor dispute001791

-The United States and Mexico announced a resolution to a dispute at a Panasonic (OTC:PCRFY) auto parts plant in Mexico on Thursday. Workers are set to get a 9.5% salary increase under a contract negotiated by a recently elected independent union, coming as Mexican annual inflation is running at a 21-year high of nearly 8.0%.… Continue reading World NM: U.S., Mexico resolve Panasonic auto parts plant labor dispute001791

World NM: Russian forces destroy 1,522 UAVs, 4,050 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation – top brass001790

MOSCOW, July 13. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Russian forces have destroyed 247 warplanes, 1,522 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 354 air defense missile systems and 4,050 tanks and other armored vehicles since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, Defense Ministry spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said. “Overall, the following targets have been destroyed since the beginning… Continue reading World NM: Russian forces destroy 1,522 UAVs, 4,050 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation – top brass001790

World NM: France welcomes new chips production site in bid to become global player001789

France is set to welcome a new semiconductor production site on its soil as it continues the drive to position itself on the global market amid growing shortages, though it is still unclear where funding for the new plant is coming from. The manufacturing facility, located next to STMicroelectronics’ existing plant in Crolles, near Grenoble,… Continue reading World NM: France welcomes new chips production site in bid to become global player001789

World NM: Russian, Vietnamese companies continue working together despite sanctions001788

HANOI, July 6. /TASS/. Vietnamese and joint Russian-Vietnamese companies will continue their activities in Russia and on global markets despite sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following talks with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. “Vietnamese business clearly sees the value and interest in strengthening economic and investment ties with… Continue reading World NM: Russian, Vietnamese companies continue working together despite sanctions001788

World NM: A seismic shift: support for ICE melts as Europe warms to EVs001787

Receive the Transport Brief in your inbox by subscribing here. A review clause inserted into the text by Germany – a requirement under the German government’s coalition agreement – obliges the European Commission to prepare a report exploring the feasibility of using “CO2 neutral fuels” and plug-in hybrid technology to meet the 2035 zero-emission requirements.… Continue reading World NM: A seismic shift: support for ICE melts as Europe warms to EVs001787