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Briefing: Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Strategic angle: Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says.

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Briefing: Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk

Strategic angle: Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.

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Briefing: India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations

Strategic angle: New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran.

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Briefing: If Jeep And AMG Had A Baby In China, This Would Be It

Strategic angle: The headlights, grille, bumpers, wheel arches, and just about every inch of the off-roader's exterior looks like it's been borrowed from Western cars.

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Briefing: China urges US to correct 'erroneous ways' over trade probes ahead of Paris talks

Strategic angle: Beijing calls on Washington to amend its approach following new trade investigations.

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Briefing: Two Chinese Companies Join Hong Kong Listing Wave, Seek to Raise Almost $200M Combined

Strategic angle: Two Chinese firms are set to capitalize on the Hong Kong market, aiming to raise nearly $200 million through their listings.

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Briefing: Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit

Strategic angle: President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations

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Briefing: Japan, U.S. to cooperate regarding rare earth-rich mud off Japan coast

Strategic angle: Collaboration aims to enhance resource security and reduce dependence on foreign supplies.

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Briefing: China Cobalt Market Price & Cost Report

Strategic angle: Latest insights on cobalt pricing and market trends in China.

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Briefing: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Unveils XIENCE Skypoint to Advance Cardiovascular Treatment in India

Strategic angle: Abbott Laboratories introduces a new product aimed at improving cardiovascular care in the Indian market.

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Briefing: The Magnet Makers - The Wire China

Strategic angle: Exploring the innovative processes behind magnet production in China.

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Briefing: 'Life is a miracle,' but learning from disasters isn't: Lessons from Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact and lessons learned from the catastrophic events in Japan.

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Briefing: A $103K Chinese Luxury Sedan Outsold The BMW 7, Panamera, And Maybach S-Class Combined

Strategic angle: Brands like Huawei's Maextro and Xiaomi are stealing Porsche's lunch money in China, but for how long?

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Briefing: Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump

Strategic angle: Democrat criticizes Congress for inaction that may embolden the president to attack countries like Cuba and North Korea.

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Briefing: DeChambeau wins playoff as foe misses 2-footer

Strategic angle: Bryson DeChambeau clinches victory at LIV Golf Singapore despite a challenging drive.

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Briefing: McLaren to investigate 'coincidental' issues after failure to start Chinese GP

Strategic angle: McLaren faces uncertainty over power unit problems that prevented drivers from starting the race.

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Briefing: Ferraris get another fast start as Hadjar spins off on opening lap

Strategic angle: Lewis Hamilton leads as Isack Hadjar spins off in a thrilling start to the Chinese GP.

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Briefing: Spies and subsidies: China joins Brazil’s $20bn delivery app war

Strategic angle: Local courier group iFood and China-backed Keeta trade claims of corporate espionage and underhand tactics

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Briefing: Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC game

Strategic angle: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela due to right knee discomfort.

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Briefing: Japan loses its thirst for vending machines

Strategic angle: Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model