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8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia
Geopolitics

8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia

Affordable EVs are finally here. These models offer the best value for Australian buyers.
6 min read 2 months ago
Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China
Geopolitics

Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China

Federal prosecutors allege a systematic scheme involving dummy servers, falsified documents, and Southeast Asian shell companies to evade US export controls.
6 min read 2 months ago
The Fertilizer Chokepoint: How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Australian Grain
Geopolitics

The Fertilizer Chokepoint: How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Australian Grain

Australia imports 85% of its fertilizer, with more than half of the nation's urea coming from countries now cut off by the Gulf conflict.
8 min read 2 months ago
Taiwan Rejects China's Energy Security 'Reunification' Offer Amid Middle East War
Taiwan

Taiwan Rejects China's Energy Security 'Reunification' Offer Amid Middle East War

Beijing offered to help Taiwan with energy supplies if it accepted reunification. Taipei called it 'cynical manipulation'.
5 min read 2 months ago
Trump Postpones China Summit as Beijing Seizes Opportunity
Geopolitics

Trump Postpones China Summit as Beijing Seizes Opportunity

While the United States is focused on Iran, China has hosted seven world leaders and announced plans to dominate AI and tech.
5 min read 2 months ago
Alibaba Cuts 34% of Workforce in 2025 as Chinese Tech Giant Doubles Down on AI
Technology

Alibaba Cuts 34% of Workforce in 2025 as Chinese Tech Giant Doubles Down on AI

The company disposed of peripheral holdings including Sun Art and Intime to focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Net income fell 66%.
5 min read 2 months ago
The IEA Just Told the World to Work From Home. Australia Hasn't Got the Memo
Geopolitics

The IEA Just Told the World to Work From Home. Australia Hasn't Got the Memo

While Asian nations slash government workweeks and cap fuel prices, Canberra is still tinkering with supply-side measures. The view from the region looks rather different.
9 min read 2 months ago
Australia's Last Two Refineries Get Subsidy Lifeline as Crude Hits $109
Geopolitics

Australia's Last Two Refineries Get Subsidy Lifeline as Crude Hits $109

Government extends fuel security payments to Geelong and Brisbane plants amid Middle East supply shock
7 min read 2 months ago
Australia races to solve fuel crisis as Iran blockade threatens supply chains
Geopolitics

Australia races to solve fuel crisis as Iran blockade threatens supply chains

National Cabinet meets tomorrow as government scrambles to coordinate response to global oil shock. Asian refineries hold the key.
13 min read 2 months ago
Fire ants march on Brisbane: $593M eradication war reaches World Heritage rainforest
Geopolitics

Fire ants march on Brisbane: $593M eradication war reaches World Heritage rainforest

Biosecurity zones now expand monthly as the invasive super-pest breaches Lamington National Park, threatening a 2032 deadline that experts say is slipping away.
7 min read 2 months ago
BHP Names Brandon Craig as CEO in Surprise Succession
Geopolitics

BHP Names Brandon Craig as CEO in Surprise Succession

Americas president beats frontrunners to lead Australia's biggest company as Mike Henry steps down after six years
5 min read 2 months ago
UK Commits £1 Billion to Buy Quantum Computers from British Startups
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UK Commits £1 Billion to Buy Quantum Computers from British Startups

Rachel Reeves announces government procurement program to boost domestic quantum industry. The strategy is simple: buy British.
5 min read 2 months ago