Economy

The U.S. and Australia combined make up most of Japan's frozen beef imports.
Economy

TPP-11 exporters gain ground over US in Japan's beef market

Shipments from members jump while Washington presses for bilateral deal

28 February 2019
Shaktikanta Das, after less than two months as RBI governor, switched on the rupee printing press anew.
Opinion

Asian central banks risk overfilling punchbowl

Slowing growth calls for monetary easing, but electoral pressures may push states too far

28 February 2019
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei speaking to journalists in Shenzhen in January.
5G networks

Huawei comes out swinging against critics

Chinese telecom equipment maker changes tack over US-led campaign

24 February 2019
A prominent port in China has banned coal imports from Australia.
International relations

Chinese ports impose indefinite ban on Australian coal

Canberra's ban on Huawei and ZTE seen to be behind move

22 February 2019
The logo of Huawei Technologies is pictured atop the German headquarters of the Chinese telecommunications company in Duesseldorf.
Trade war

Germany follows UK in casting doubt on US Huawei ban

Allies not convinced on security threat as 5G rollout looms

20 February 2019
The housing markets of Australian cities have attracted a raft of overseas investment in recent years, but Chinese purchases of Australian homes dropped 17% in fiscal 2017.
Economy

Sign of chilly ties: China no longer Australia's biggest investor

Concern and scrutiny from both governments slows the flow of Chinese money

19 February 2019
Australia's housing market has been carrying the economy since the mining boom fizzled, but now there are fears that a housing slump could sap growth.
Economy

Housing slump forces Australia to revise down growth forecasts

Central bank sees 3% gain in 2019 as policymakers turn less hawkish

8 February 2019
Australia's banking industry has long failed to act in the best interests of clients.
Opinion

Australia will rue missed chance to cut banks down to size

Commission addressed misconduct but not underlying problems in an over-mighty sector

8 February 2019
An iron mine in the state of Western Australia. Rural economies in Australia have been hit by falling commodity prices.
Politics

Jobs and traffic jams take center stage in Australia election

Ruling camp tries to catch up in polls amid troubling signs in housing

7 February 2019
Huawei is being indicted by the U.S. Justice Department on charges of intellectual property thefts and U.S. sanctions violations.(Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Companies

Huawei warns Australians face higher 5G prices after ban

Company forced to refocus in country after "unreasonable" bar

5 February 2019
Misconduct at Australia's four major banks and other institutions emerged around 2014.
Economy

Australia banks face heavier oversight following scandals

Royal commission lambastes financial industry for taking care of itself before customers

4 February 2019
A worker assembles parts at BMW Group factory in Jakarta.
Economy

Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment

Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth

4 February 2019
Chinese tennis star Li Na, left, No. 2 in the world in 2014, then the highest ranking achieved by an Asian player, hands the Australian Open trophy to Naomi Osaka.
Economy

Asian money funds Australia's challenge to US Open

Grand Slam tournament sets attendance and prize money records

2 February 2019
Premium brands of baby formula often run out as savvy Chinese snatch them off supermarket shelves to resell them for a profit at home.
International relations

Chinese demand for formula brings Aussie howls of 'stealing from babies'

15 years after deadly melamine scandal, mainland parents still look overseas

31 January 2019
Smooth and effective implementation is the key to the success of CPTPP.
Opinion

The Unsexy Challenge of CPTPP

Members must focus on implementing the trade accord, or risk embarrassment

23 January 2019
The housing market contraction poses a threat to Australia's 27-year streak of economic growth.
Economy

Australian home prices slide as Chinese money dries up

December marks sharpest fall in 35 years, casting shadow on economy's resilience

23 January 2019
Melons are harvested in Yubari, Hokkaido, in May 2018. If the new Japan-Australia project succeeds, it will allow farmers to market a continuous stream of produce throughout the year.
Economy

Japan and Australia to try out year-round fruit production

Project will take advantage of seasonal difference to grow high-end products for export

9 January 2019
An excavator at an Australian iron ore mine. Chinese imports of such natural resources fueled Australia's growth, but the trade war threatens to squeeze the Asian economy.
Currencies

China-reliant Australian dollar at trade war's mercy

Investors flee as Chinese slowdown threatens to hurt resource exports

8 January 2019
Voters in some of the Asia-Pacific's biggest economies head to the polls in the new year.
Politics

Incumbents fight to keep power in series of 2019 Asia elections

Thailand, Indonesia, India, Japan, Philippines and Australia brace for new polls

3 January 2019
Although China has tightened its information controls, the country has also shown an interest in helping to create shared, international rules governing data management.
International relations

WTO seeks to ban government raids on corporate data

China and US open to multilateral effort led by Japan, Singapore and Australia

3 January 2019
A ship leaves a port in Indonesia, which has indicated interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
Trade war

Japan rings in the year of mega free trade

TPP-11 zone covers a big chunk of global GDP -- but not US and China

30 December 2018
Some whales are protected by the IWC, but Japanese officials disagree that certain species are endangered.
26 December 2018
Residents inspect a house damaged by a tsunami, in Carita, Indonesia, on Dec. 23. 
Natural disasters

Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 370, with dozens missing

Disaster likely triggered by eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau

24 December 2018
"It concerns us that the rules-based order is under threat," says New Zealand Trade Minister David Parker.
Interview

New Zealand minister fears 'unsettled world' amid Huawei row

David Parker says 'rules-based order' under threat following multiple arrests

13 December 2018
© Illustration by Daniel Garcia
Asia Insight

A small island gets caught in China's Pacific power game with West

Bougainville's huge copper reserves and independence vote draw global interest

11 December 2018