China’s Rare Earth Industry Faces Critical Vulnerabilities, Experts Warn

China maintains a dominant position in global rare earth mining and refining, yet the country faces a significant technological disadvantage in high-end functional materials. According to a study published in the Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China found that critical patents for advanced rare … Read more

Labor’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Sparks Medical Tech Industry Concerns

Australia’s medical technology sector has sounded a formal alarm over the federal government’s latest budget, warning that proposed tax changes could undermine the viability of health startups. Nine peak industry bodies, including AusBiotech, Bio NSW, Life Sciences Queensland, BioMelbourne Network, and Life Sciences WA, have united to send a joint letter to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, … Read more