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BenzingaBenzinga··Opeyemi Babalola

OpenAI, Google Bet Big on Singapore as Southeast Asia's AI Epicenter

OpenAI commits $234M for Singapore's first overseas AI lab; Google launches National AI Partnership. Major U.S. tech powers establish Asia-Pacific footholds amid geopolitical competition.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jeffrey Neal Johnson

USA Rare Earth's $2.8B Brazilian Acquisition Signals Push for Supply Chain Independence

USA Rare Earth acquires Brazil's Pela Ema mine for $2.8B and partners on France processing hub, targeting $550-650M EBITDA by 2027. Stock surges 50% in month.
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BenzingaBenzinga··European Capital Insights

US Military Actions Disrupt 18% of China's Oil Imports, Reshaping Global Energy Strategy

US military actions disrupt 18% of China's oil imports ahead of May Trump-Xi talks, leveraging American energy dominance against Beijing's critical minerals advantage in reshaping global competition.
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