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Phuong NguyenHANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast will delay the start of operations at its planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina to 2028 and cut its delivery forecast by 20,000 vehicles this year due to uncertainty in the global EV market.VinFast, founded in 2017 by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong and which began making all-electric cars in 2022, said it would deliver 80,000 vehicles this year, down from an initial plan of 100,000.The Vietnamese EV maker’s second-quarter sales rose 24% compared to the previous three months to about 12,000 units. VinFast has sold a total…

Federal prosecutor Jack Smith is urging the judge over former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case not to consider a concurring opinion from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas that casts doubt on the special counsel’s authority.In a court filing on Friday, Judge Smith agreed to be briefed on the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling and how it relates to Trump’s Florida case, but sought to dissuade U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon from taking into account Thomas’ opinion, which Trump’s lawyers have said should be argued.”The single-judge consensus ruling is not binding on this Court and provides no justifiable basis for…

NATO’s Washington summit went better than expected for Ukraine, which was promised new weapons, financial assistance, and verbal (if not concrete) commitments regarding future membership in the alliance.But despite these victories for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Biden sent him home without what he needed most: permission to strike back at airbases inside Russia that are being used to kill Ukrainian civilians.By taking this overly cautious decision, Biden is buying Russian President Vladimir Putin time to wait for a change in U.S. leadership and policy. Biden would rather let Ukraine regain the upper hand before the November election, which could also…

Indonesia’s agricultural development has been delayed for years as the country struggles to improve technology and human resources in the sector, a situation that experts and farmers believe will make it difficult to effectively safeguard the country’s food security.AA Gede Agung Wedatama, founder of the Bali-based Cool Young Farmers (PMK) community, said the traditional farming system widely adopted in Indonesia can produce only five tonnes of rice per hectare of land, while in countries with more advanced technology the same amount of land can produce up to 15 tonnes. PMK was launched in 2019 with an aim to encourage young…

President Joe Biden’s highly anticipated news conference went better than the debate, but it wasn’t a masterpiece either, and Democrats worry they’re back to the same starting point they were before Biden’s speech on Thursday night.Biden’s remarks included a vociferous defense of his record and detailed foreign policy but also some eyebrow-raising gaffes, such as confusing the names of his vice president and his rival.The takeaways from the news conference remain muddled as Democrats remain reeling over last month’s debate, where Biden’s incoherent answers sparked a tense discussion about who should succeed him in the 2024 presidential election.”This is not…

Welcome to “The Campaign Moment,” your guide to the biggest developments in the 2024 election. It’s still close, but maybe it is.(Did a friend forward this to you or are you reading it online? If so, sign up for the newsletter here. You can also listen to my analysis on the Campaign Moment podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. There’s a new episode today!)Big MomentsThe time to fish or hang up is fast approaching for President Biden and the Democratic Party, and the events of the past two days have only deepened their dilemma.…

DETROIT — President Joe Biden slammed “Project Right 2025″ and made it a central theme of his speech at a rally in battleground Michigan on Friday, as he sought to put an end to Democrats’ calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race.”Followers, Project 2025 is the biggest attack on our system of government and individual liberties ever proposed in the history of this nation,” Biden told the audience, adding that the plan is “run and funded by Trump’s cronies” and is “a second Trump blueprint.”Biden fired up the crowd with a more energetic performance than usual, saying that…

Mike Maples Jr. is a respected early stage venture capitalist and angel investor who maintains a unique approach to investing. He frequently supports and grows startups that are overlooked or considered unpopular by many.As a co-founder of a venture firm, his successful investments include well-regarded companies such as Twitter, Twitch, Lyft, Bazaarvoice, etc. Maples has co-authored a book with Peter Zibelman called “Pattern Breakers,” which reflects his unique investment philosophy.Maples originated the term “Thunder Lizard,” a metaphor for companies that disrupt typical capitalist norms, and his goal is to identify these “Thunder Lizards” in their early stages.Maples acknowledges how difficult…

House » America Travel News » PROCOMER: Costa Rica sets new investment record, confirms status as ideal investment destination Saturday, July 13, 2024Reading Time: 2 MinutesForeign direct investment (FDI) flows surged 42% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, increasing by $349.7 million to a record high of $1,188.9 million. These figures, released by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), mark the highest first quarter ever recorded in the country.According to the central bank, FDI outside the Greater Metropolitan Areas (GAMs) will see a notable increase, moving from negative US$14.4 million in 2023…

Regarding the July 8 front page article, “Homeowners Sue Over Zoning Changes”:An article on the Arlington County “Missing Middle” lawsuit clearly outlines two key issues in the case: Has the County analyzed whether a comprehensive Expanded Housing Options (EHO) ordinance is the best way to build more affordable housing units? And has it analyzed what impact building more apartment complexes would have on Arlington’s infrastructure? In my view, these impacts could be devastating.The Post is technically correct that multifamily housing must be “nearly” identical in design standards. But this focus on aesthetics misses a key point: These EHO projects are…