South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will be seeking U.S. assurances on deterring North Korea when he meets President Joe Biden this week, while the Americans will likely be looking for Yoon's support for U.S. interests related to China and Russia.
President Yoon Suk Yeol is walking a diplomatic tightrope. As the South Korean leader starts his week-long state-visit to the United States marking the 70th anniversary of the countries' alliance, the White House has asked Seoul to "urge" its chipmakers not to fill any supply shortfalls in China if Beijing cracks down on Idaho-based Micron Technology , the Financial Times reported, citing four sources. There are no good options for Yoon.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's plan to nationalize his country's immense lithium industry is putting the spotlight on an emerging crop of filtration technologies aimed at revolutionizing how the metal is produced for the electric vehicle industry.
China will explore using 3D printing technology to construct buildings on the moon, the official China Daily reported on Monday, as Beijing solidifies plans for long-term lunar habitation.
Vietnam is in talks with the Czech Republic for military supplies, including aircraft, radars, upgrades of armoured vehicles and firearms, a Czech government source told Reuters, as Hanoi aims at diversifying its mostly Russian arsenal.