Rosie Burgin

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - With coronavirus having a positive knock-on effect for cycling and bicycle purchases, Cambodia has also seen an upsurge in bicycle exports in the beginning of this year. According to Cambodia's Chamber of Commerce, "the country exported almost half a million bicycles to the EU, worth about 109 million euro in the first quarter of the year, which is over 9 million euro more than the same period last year."

台灣，台北－受到新冠肺炎疫情影響，台灣今年上半年多數的展會不是延期就是取消舉辦。台北展主辦單位貿協也因此加速策劃整合式線上服務，並協助廠商透過網路創造商機。他們在5月15日推出線上2D／VR展，展示最新自行車款及運動用品。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（Amsterdam）－荷蘭電動自行車製造商VanMoof成功從歐洲領先創投公司Balderton Capital和組裝夥伴SINBON Electronics獲得1250萬歐元的投資。該項投資發生在該品牌成功發表新款VanMoof S3及X3自行車之後，資金將用於幫助該品牌因應需求上升而拓展的國際業務。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The cancellation of Taipei Cycle Show for 2020, along with many other events organised by the Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has resulted in the deployment of integrated online services and assisted manufacturers to create business opportunities online. On May 15th, TAITRA launched online 2D and VR exhibitions showcasing the latest cycling and sporting goods products.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Dutch e-bike producer, VanMoof, has secured a 12.5 million euro investment from one of Europe's leading venture capital firms Balderton Capital and assembly partner SINBON Electronics. The funds will support the brand's international expansion as it scales up to meet increased demand. The investment follows the successful launch of the new electric VanMoof S3 and X3 bikes.

WAARDENBURG, the Netherlands - GreenMo Group, a participation of Rabo Corporate Investments, that offers full-service rental of (electric) vehicles to a variety of branches is continuing its rapid international growth path. The Dutch company has announced the take-over of all shares of zZoomer, the Belgian market leader for electric delivery mobility, thereby extending its 24-hour service network to Paris.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc., owner of bicycle brands including Schwinn, Mongoose and Cannondale has reported its Q1 results for 2020. The financial statement shows that coronavirus has interrupted an otherwise solid start to the year. Dorel Sports, which includes the bicycle segment, has recorded a fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth with April bicycle sales surging.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Messe Friedrichshafen has announced that Eurobike 2020 will move to November citing that it was "practically impossible" to run on the planned date in September. The organisers will now hold a one-off Eurobike Special show from 24 to 26 November 2020, with a pure B2B format.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - A group of European researchers have developed rechargeable graphene batteries that out-perform other graphene-based cathodes in terms of recharging efficiency. This could be an encouraging step forward for the sustainable developments of e-bikes.

荷蘭，杜廷赫姆（Doetinchem）－歐洲各國都在一步步恢復營運當中，是時候評估這段停工期對自行車供應鏈和各廠商造成的影響範圍了。而歐洲企業現在是採取什麼應對措施？目前又有哪些層面受到顯著的影響？