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EU Seeks Closer Vietnam Ties on Critical Minerals

Original: EXCLUSIVE: EU seeks closer Vietnam ties on critical minerals in China hedge, documents show

The European Union is pursuing a closer partnership with Vietnam on critical minerals, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The move is framed as a hedge against China's dominance in global supply chains for raw materials essential to batteries, electronics and green technology. The initiative signals Brussels' effort to diversify sourcing in Southeast Asia amid ongoing trade and geopolitical tensions with Beijing.

Why now: Fresh exclusive reporting on EU strategy to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.

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