Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Opinion
Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down
Key export sector to be damaged by deal with mysterious Singapore company
Retail
Australia takes aim at the dominance of two big supermarkets
Top chains Woolworths and Coles face scrutiny as prices rise
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
Opinion
ASEAN and Australia are facing up to need for green cooperation
Current fossil fuel-focused trade ties will have to evolve
Commodities
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges
Trade
China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine after three years
Beijing's 'economic coercion' led to 'deepest low' for Aussie vintners
Property
In Australia, 'granny flats' gain traction as rents skyrocket
Housing shortage gives homeowners a way to monetize extra space
Food & Beverage
Japan's Marubeni looks to hook its home market on Aussie beef
The big trading house expects middle-class demand for Rangers Valley steaks
Food & Beverage
Australian winemakers hopeful about China lifting tariffs
Many producers are 'incredibly excited,' but some have moved on from the market
Trade
Australia cuts 500 'nuisance' tariffs, from fridges to fishing reels
Move is part of a broader plan to streamline trade and investment
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Economy
Australian central bank stands pat amid 'uncertain' outlook
Reserve Bank of Australia says inflation easing, but economy faces headwinds
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Trade
Australian port dispute is resolved by union-company agreement
Tentative deal ends partial strikes that led to shipping delays and hurt economy
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Commodities
Australian government to meet battery metal producers as prices slump
Projects halting or slowing in face of plunging nickel, lithium markets
Politics
Riots underline Papua New Guinea's social and economic fragility
Looting in Port Moresby follows decades of urban squalor and neglect
Supply Chain
Australian port dispute brings increasing pain to economy
Union tries to avoid arbitrator intervention, minister rules out stepping in
International relations
China eyes defense ties reboot with Australia despite Taiwan tensions
Beijing envoy Xiao suggests Japan injured Australian divers in naval incident
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Defense
Taiwan 'open' to deeper AUKUS ties amid election meddling fears
Representative to Australia highlights growing China interference in cyberspace
Politics
Papua New Guinea's Marape faces calls to quit over deadly unrest
At least 16 reportedly killed amid violence and looting as police strike over pay
Commodities
Australia funds rare earth research as West seeks China alternatives
Canberra to spend $14m to boost rare earth and critical minerals sectors
Food & Beverage
Australia wants Japanese shoppers to go bananas for its fruits
'Eco' bananas and 'winter season' mangoes promoted for promising market