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VinFast Plans US Plant in 2028 as It Seeks Equity Backers

VinFast, which announced last year it was delaying a North Carolina EV factory until 2028, is “pushing forward” with a plan to open the plant at that time.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Attorney: Detained Korean Hyundai Workers Were in US Legally

A lawyer for several workers detained at a Hyundai factory says many of those rounded up in the immigration raid are engineers and equipment installers brought in for specialized work.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Firm Agrees to $500M Investment in Pakistan for Minerals

A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.

September 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

MicroVision Taps New CEO, Unveils MOVIA-S Lidar Sensor

Glen De Vos says the next-generation sensors are scheduled for launch in 2028 with a price of $200-$300, making them more accessible for mass adoption.

September 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Diverts Aluminum Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

September 8, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Buys Stake in Latin American Delivery Startup Rappi

Amazon has taken a stake in Colombian delivery company Rappi, a partnership that pairs Amazon's retail and technology infrastructure with one of Latin America’s best-known last-mile companies.

September 8, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Polestar Unveils China-Built Electric Sedan to Battle Porsche

Polestar Automotive Holding UK debuted a luxury sedan as the Swedish electric vehicle maker seeks to challenge rivals like Porsche AG with its Taycan.

September 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

OneRail Links With IBM to Improve Supply Chain Control

The integration will allow companies to source inventory across warehouses and stores within a local area and choose modes and carriers based on cost and delivery status in real time.

September 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Lula, Xi Blast Tariffs as BRICS Pushes Trade Unity

Brazil and China have come together to urge BRICS members to stand united in defense of a multilateral system they said is under threat by U.S. trade policies.

September 8, 2025