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U.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply ChainU.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

U.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a historic step by acquiring a 15% stake in MP Materials through a $400 million preferred stock purchase, making it the largest shareholder of the U.S.-based rare earth producer . This move aims to address critical national security vulnerabilities by reducing reliance on foreign (particularly Chinese) rare earth supplies, which are essential for advanced military systems, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.
iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity Leaked: Under 3,000mAh, Highlighting Design vs. Endurance Trade-offiPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity Leaked: Under 3,000mAh, Highlighting Design vs. Endurance Trade-off

iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity Leaked: Under 3,000mAh, Highlighting Design vs. Endurance Trade-off

Recent leaked reports suggest that Apple's upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a battery capacity of approximately 2,800 mAh, a figure that not only falls below the industry-standard 3,000 mAh threshold but also smaller than the battery capacities of all models in the current iPhone 16 series.
StackSocial Offers Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for $9.97 Ahead of Windows 10 Support EndStackSocial Offers Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for $9.97 Ahead of Windows 10 Support End

StackSocial Offers Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for $9.97 Ahead of Windows 10 Support End

Online marketplace StackSocial is currently running a limited-time promotion, offering lifetime license keys for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro at a heavily discounted price of $9.97—down from the original $199. The deal is set to expire on July 20 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, making it a time-sensitive opportunity for users looking to upgrade their operating systems.
Russian Online Pharmaceutical Sales Surge 35.7% in Q1 2025, Driven by Cold Remedies and Smoking Cessation ProductsRussian Online Pharmaceutical Sales Surge 35.7% in Q1 2025, Driven by Cold Remedies and Smoking Cessation Products

Russian Online Pharmaceutical Sales Surge 35.7% in Q1 2025, Driven by Cold Remedies and Smoking Cessation Products

Online pharmaceutical sales in Russia soared by 35.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 139.5 billion rubles, triple the average growth rate of the sector. This marked the first time online drug sales accounted for over 1.15% of the total pharmaceutical market share.
Amazon Expands Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery to Over 4,000 U.S. Towns and Rural AreasAmazon Expands Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery to Over 4,000 U.S. Towns and Rural Areas

Amazon Expands Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery to Over 4,000 U.S. Towns and Rural Areas

On June 24th, Amazon announced a major expansion of its rapid delivery services to more rural regions across the United States, marking a significant step in its efforts to bridge the urban-rural logistics gap. The e-commerce giant revealed plans to offer same-day or next-day delivery to over 4,000 small cities, towns, and rural communities by the end of 2025, bringing faster shipping options to areas that have long faced slower delivery timelines compared to urban centers.
Indonesia Plans to Require E-commerce Platforms to Withhold Sales Tax from Small and Medium Sellers; Platforms Oppose the PolicyIndonesia Plans to Require E-commerce Platforms to Withhold Sales Tax from Small and Medium Sellers; Platforms Oppose the Policy

Indonesia Plans to Require E-commerce Platforms to Withhold Sales Tax from Small and Medium Sellers; Platforms Oppose the Policy

June 25 - Indonesia is planning to introduce a new regulation that will require e-commerce platforms such as TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada to withhold 0.5% sales tax from small and medium-sized sellers with annual turnover ranging from 500 million to 4.8 billion Indonesian rupiah (approximately 30,000 to 300,000 US dollars). The move aims to alleviate the country's weak tax revenue and balance competition between physical stores and e-commerce businesses.
Niron Magnetics Revolutionizes Magnet Technology with Rare-Earth-Free BreakthroughNiron Magnetics Revolutionizes Magnet Technology with Rare-Earth-Free Breakthrough

Niron Magnetics Revolutionizes Magnet Technology with Rare-Earth-Free Breakthrough

Minneapolis, July 23, 2025 – Minneapolis-based Niron Magnetics has unveiled a groundbreaking rare-earth-free permanent magnet technology, poised to reshape the global materials landscape. The innovation, utilizing iron-nitrogen composites, matches the performance of conventional neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets while eliminating supply chain risks associated with rare earths and reducing production costs.
U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation Against BrazilU.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation Against Brazil

U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation Against Brazil

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into Brazil. The probe will examine whether Brazil’s policies and practices in areas such as digital trade, electronic payment services, "unfair" preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and deforestation-related measures negatively impact U.S. trade interests.
Singapore Leads Globally in Cross-Border Shopping Penetration with Strong Consumer VigorSingapore Leads Globally in Cross-Border Shopping Penetration with Strong Consumer Vigor

Singapore Leads Globally in Cross-Border Shopping Penetration with Strong Consumer Vigor

Singapore has shown strong momentum in the cross-border e-commerce sector, with a cross-border shopping penetration rate of 69%, ranking first in the world. Data shows that 98% of Singaporean consumers are willing to shop overseas, far exceeding the global average, and 69% of them make cross-border purchases at least once a month.