Leonardo

Belgium, France, Vietnam
Hanoi uses diplomacy and its 'united front' to tap into Europe's AI and nuclear tech

A growing number of associations of Vietnamese experts abroad, overseen by Hanoi's embassies, reflect the Southeast Asian nation's desire to make the most of its diaspora in strategic sectors such as civil nuclear and AI.

Vietnam
Airbus moves to sell helicopters to Vietnam, via third country if necessary

Major international groups have submitted bids to the airborne division of Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security. Although its position is sound, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus may be forced to take an administrative detour in order to complete a sale.

Indonesia, Italy
Rome set to seal deal with Indonesian air force

Italian defence manufacturer Leonardo signed on 27 January a long-awaited Letter of Award for the sale of training aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force, according to documents consulted by Intelligence Online.

Vietnam
Hanoi's public security ministry sets out requirements for future airborne unit

US company Sikorsky is leading the race to supply Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security with its first helicopters, but Hanoi is also in talks with other manufacturers.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Roux de Bézieux tours France, Goût gets 'Back to Russia', Danone in Moscow, Bangkok

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisRoux de Bézieux promotes economic security

Moscow/Paris/RomeHow to get ‘Back to Russia'

MoscowA new head for Accor in Russia

Paris/BangkokArnaud Leaveau's Alta Strategies bridges gap between Europe and Indo-Pacific