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U.S., EU investment surge lifts foreign direct investment to record $36.05 billion in 2025

South Korea’s reported foreign direct investment totalled $36.05 billion in 2025, the highest on record and up 4.3 percent from a year earlier, the industry ministry said. Arrivals rose 16.3 percent to $17.95 billion. Greenfield investment climbed 7.1 percent to a record $28.59 billion, while mergers and acquisitions fell 5.1 percent. U.S. investment surged 86.6 percent and EU investment rose 35.7 percent.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils MB.Drive Assist Pro for city driving in CLA prototype test

Mercedes-Benz unveiled MB.Drive Assist Pro, a new advanced driver assistance system designed for urban environments as well as highways, and demonstrated it in San Francisco using a next-generation CLA prototype. The Nvidia Drive AV-based system offers enhanced Level 2 point-to-point assistance but requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and watch the road. Mercedes emphasises multi-sensor fusion, redundant algorithms and quarterly over-the-air updates. Pricing has not been disclosed.

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South Korea foreign investment hits record high, U.S. investment jumps 86 percent

South Korea’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached a record $36.05 billion last year, up 4.3 percent, the government said. Executed investment rose 16.3 percent to $17.95 billion. U.S. inflows jumped 86.6 percent to $9.77 billion, while EU investment rose 35.7 percent. Japan and China declined. Greenfield investment hit a record $28.59 billion, while M&A fell 5.1 percent.