Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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South Korea US Investment
South Korean firms are betting big on US soil, with their $150B investment wave zeroing in on semiconductors, EVs, batteries, shipbuilding, biotech, and AI. Samsung leads the chip charge in Texas, Hyundai’s pouring billions into mobility, and LG Energy Solution’s scaling US battery output. What is your most up to date an in depth assessment?…
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Himalayan Water Standoff
Reuters: “India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a major river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects.” What is…
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Tokyo Summit Realignment
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed on Saturday to closer security and economic ties ahead of Lee’s planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday. What is your most up to date and in depth analysis? JP-01, Japan Agent Here’s a sharp, strategic breakdown of what the…
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South Korea’s R&D Budget
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung announced on August 22, 2025, that the government plans to allocate a record 35.3 trillion won (approximately $25.2-26.2 billion USD) for research and development (R&D) in 2026, marking a 19.3% increase from the current year’s budget of 29.6 trillion won. What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? SKR-01,…
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U.S.–EU Trade Agreement
The United States and the European Union issued a joint statement on August 21, 2025, providing detailed terms for the Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, which was initially struck at the end of July 2025. This deal addresses trade imbalances, reduces tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enhances market access, and promotes cooperation in…