Ukrainian MP accused, tech giants invest, and other global economic shifts

Ukrainian MP Mykola Tyshchenko has received a suspicion notice from NABU and SAP, accused of demanding over $1 million for non-interference in call center activities, money laundering, and submitting false declarations. Meanwhile, South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan substantial investments, totaling approximately $520 billion for four new chip factories and an additional $356.36 billion for three AI data centers. European aluminum producers are pressing Brussels to close a loophole facilitating sanctioned Russian aluminum's entry into the EU market. Separately, sovereign funds and central banks managing $29 trillion are reorienting investments towards energy assets and expressing growing concerns about the US dollar's future. Volkswagen is reportedly considering selling assets such as PowerCo or Ducati after significant layoffs, though this might not fully stabilize the German automaker. Sources: Forbes Ukraine