Economy

Former U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
Economy

If US won't lead on trade, China will: Ex-US trade rep

Michael Froman urges engagement in Asia-Pacific to counter Beijing's influence

27 April 2017
A newly-constructed home is listed as sold on an advertising board in the Sydney suburb town.
Politics

Soaring house prices turn 'Australian dream' into nightmare

Canberra mulls tax changes as young workers are squeezed out of the market

25 April 2017
The signing ceremony for the TPP was held in February 2016.
Economy

Japan pushing to preserve agreed-on TPP framework

In resurrecting the pact without US, Tokyo hopes to avoid renegotiation

21 April 2017
Ministers from TPP signatories gather in Chile in March for their first meeting since Washington's announcement of its withdrawal from the trade pact.
Economy

Australia wants TPP despite US exit: trade minister

Canberra sees benefits for smaller businesses, easier trade and investment

20 April 2017
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

Papua New Guinea's O'Neill predicts election victory

Allegations of instability and corruption are overblown, says the prime minister

6 April 2017
New Zealand Reserve Bank Gov. Graeme Wheeler
Economy

Reforms loudly proposed for New Zealand's central bank

Upcoming election is likely to signal major policy shifts

6 April 2017
Delegates gather for the Indian Ocean Rim Association Leaders' Summit 2017 in Jakarta on March 7.
Economy

Indian Ocean economic bloc plagued by uncertainty

First gathering of IORA leaders receives lackluster response

31 March 2017
A farmer herds cattle toward stockyards near the outback Queensland town of Aramac, west of Brisbane, Australia.
International relations

Brazil meat scandal opens way for Aussie beef in China

New agreement could see beef exports to mainland reach A$1bn

28 March 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, right, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed to further develop bilateral and multilateral trade frameworks.
Economy

Amid doubts over US role in trade, Australia jumps at beef deal with China

Canberra need not choose between the two powers, Turnbull reiterates

25 March 2017
Island Bend Dam, part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.(Photo courtesy National Archives of Australia)
Business

Australia revisits iconic hydro scheme as coal power wanes

Six decades after construction began, 'Snowy 2.0' drives quest for stable grid

23 March 2017
New Zealand Reserve Bank Gov. Graeme Wheeler
Economy

New Zealand central bank role under scrutiny

Departure of governor and deputy comes as critics call for revamp

22 March 2017
An official holds a list of the Melbourne Cup horses and jockeys as people place bets at an outdoor betting tent organized by Tabcorp in central Sydney.
Economy

Australian court slaps betting giant Tabcorp with record fine

Bookmaker to pay A$45m for breaching anti-money laundering laws

16 March 2017
People perform a dragon dance at Tiankai Temple in Beijing on Feb. 27. Earnings may be down, but expectations for Asian economies are up.
Economy

Earnings gloom aside, Asia Inc. is positioned for growth

Regional growth outlook is good and M&A appetite remains strong

9 March 2017
People perform a dragon dance at Tiankai Temple in Beijing on Feb. 27. Earnings may be down, but expectations for Asian economies are up.
Economy

Earnings gloom aside, Asia Inc. is positioned for growth

Regional growth outlook is good and M&A appetite remains strong

9 March 2017
For over 30 years, every child in New Zealand -- including these kids in the 1940s -- was given a free pint of milk. Many schools today still give free milk in smaller cartons. (Alexander Turnbull Library)
Economy

Growing up with New Zealand's 'white gold'

A former milk boy reflects on his nation's nectar

2 March 2017
For over 30 years, every child in New Zealand -- including these kids in the 1940s -- was given a free pint of milk. Many schools today still give free milk in smaller cartons. (Alexander Turnbull Library)
Economy

Growing up with New Zealand's 'white gold'

A former milk boy reflects on his nation's nectar

2 March 2017
Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, left, shakes hands with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull look on, in Sydney on Feb. 26.
Economy

Australian, Indonesian leaders talk closer military ties, trade pact

Turnbull and Widodo vow to put fractious past behind them

2 March 2017
Vietnam's "blue boats" are accused of poaching in South Pacific oceans. (Courtesy of Australian Border Force)
Economy

Vietnamese poachers plunder South Pacific sea cucumbers

Regional nations to meet to discuss crackdown on so-called blue boats

27 February 2017
The Darwin-based Ichthys LNG project’s 336 metre floating production, storage and offloading facility under construction in South Korea, September 2016.
Economy

US set to overtake Australia in LNG exports

America's energy sector to see boom on 'Trump effect '

10 February 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, in the White House on Jan. 23.
Economy

Editorial: Don't give up on the TPP

Even without the US, the trade pact has a lot to offer

9 February 2017
President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact on Jan. 23.
International relations

TPP trade pact members explore plan B as deal collapses

Japan faces dilemma between more concessions, potential isolation

25 January 2017
TPP leaders at the APEC Summit in Lima on Nov. 19, 2016.
The Trump effect

Asia-Pacific scrambles to save TPP after Trump's blow

Australian trade chief suggests inviting China, Indonesia to join pact

24 January 2017
An exploration drill rig at Kintyre, Cameco's other approved uranium mine site in Western Australia. (Courtesy of Cameco Australia)
Commodities

West Australian uranium mines win approval as prices rise

As output slows elsewhere, Australia's export market has big potential

22 January 2017
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Economy

Japan taking final step for TPP ratification Friday

Giving notice demonstrates commitment to pact before US pulls out

20 January 2017
Container ships and other vessels sit anchored near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Dec. 2, 2016.
Economy

Patrick Low: Don't write off the WTO

Global body is best-placed to address issues blocking mega-regional trade deals

19 January 2017