Economy

Jim Chalmers in Brisbane on May 15: The Labor treasurer will want to rebalance the wage versus profit share of the economy.
Opinion

Australia's central bank's reasoning needs rethinking

Wages policy lies at the heart of the new government's challenge

1 July 2022
The Aussie dollar has fallen in value against its American counterpart despite a surprisingly large interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Market Spotlight

Australian dollar: the currency that can't catch a break

U.S. rate rises and China growth fears overshadow booming commodities prices

13 June 2022
People walk outside a train station in Auckland. New Zealand launched a special visa program for entrepreneurs on a trial basis in 2017.
Economy

New Zealand social innovator visa offers blueprint for Japan

Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up

4 June 2022
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo addresses Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 27. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi urges quick rollout of China-backed trade bloc

At Nikkei forum, Hun Sen defends succession plan and denies China 'debt trap'

27 May 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says that "Indonesia wants to make sure that the G-20 will serve as a catalyst for global economic recovery." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi aims to host successful G-20 despite Russia issue

President urges 'immediate' implementation of China-backed trade bloc

27 May 2022
Anthony Albanese, pictured in Sydney on May 21, should not expect a political honeymoon.
Opinion

Australia's new leader must battle lost decade risks

The Lucky Country's economy is in dire need of a reboot

26 May 2022
Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese addresses supporters after incumbent Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Scott Morrison conceded defeat in the country's general election, in Sydney on May 21.
The Nikkei View

New Australian government must continue crucial efforts to deter China

Economic and security cooperation among democratic allies is critical to ensuring stability in Indo-Pacific

25 May 2022
Voters cast their ballots on the morning of the federal election at a Bondi Beach polling station in Sydney on Saturday.
Australia election

Australians cast ballots in vote to pick new prime minister

Labor has a lead in opinion polls, but the conservative coalition is closing gap

21 May 2022
A woman pumps gas in Sydney on March 29. Rising gasoline prices are contributing to a crisis in the cost of living in Australia.
Australia election

Soaring cost of living hangs over Australian election

The winner of Saturday's poll will have to tackle accelerating inflation

18 May 2022
Australia's next prime minister will be either incumbent Scott Morrison, left, or Labor leader Anthony Albanese. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Australia election

Economy key to Australian election: 5 things to know

National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government

16 May 2022
New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor. (Photo by Tetsuya Kitayama) 
Interview

N.Z. calls for potential CPTPP members to meet 'high standards'

Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor

22 April 2022
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed in Tokyo to start negotiations to share information and intelligence. 
International relations

Japan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence

PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy

21 April 2022
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appears at Wellington International Airport on April 13, after the country's borders reopened to Australian tourists at 11:59 pm on April 12. 
International relations

New Zealand PM eyes economy reboot with Japan, Singapore visits

As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade

18 April 2022
Narendra Modi, right, and Scott Morrison, upper left, hold a virtual signing ceremony on April 2: India is slowly emerging from its protectionist cocoon. (Handout photo from India's Press Information Bureau)
Opinion

India and Australia's winning deal on trade will boost the Quad

Canberra and New Delhi finally move beyond cricket, curry and the Commonwealth

18 April 2022
A container ship off Mumbai. The India-Australia deal is expected to almost double bilateral annual trade in the next five years.
Indo-Pacific

India-Australia trade pact pushes back against 'panda in the room'

Long-stalled deal came together as Quad partners aim to cut dependence on China

10 April 2022
Scott Morrison at Parliament House on Mar. 29: things may not go according to plan.
Opinion

Do not count Australia's ruling coalition out just yet

A change of government is likely, but not definite

4 April 2022
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose government will unveil a new budget on March 29, is seeking to engineer a come-from-behind election victory.
Economy

Australia PM faces budget test as inflation flares before election

Morrison set to court vulnerable voters amid calls to spend responsibly

28 March 2022
Clockwise from top right: Japanese trade minister Koichi Hagiuda meets virtually with Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal and Australian trade minister Dan Tehan on March 15. (Photo by Satsuki Kaneko)
Supply Chain

Japan, Australia and India target Indo-Pacific supply-chain code

Agreed principles will establish data-sharing and transparency standards

16 March 2022
Scott Morrison, pictured in Sydney on Feb. 24: the reckoning will likely come at the ballot box soon,
Opinion

Australia's not-so-clean image a problem of Scott Morrison's making

Decision not to pursue Crown Resorts directors over money laundering surprised many

10 March 2022
Dock workers at a port in India.
Trade

Australia, India move toward free trade pact to cut China dependence

'Early harvest' interim agreement expected as early as this month

9 March 2022
Australia's economy continues to recover from the pandemic, but the persistence of COVID-19 and the Ukraine crisis make the outlook harder to gauge.
Economy

Australia GDP up 3.4% in Q4 as election looms for Morrison

Consumers help push annual growth to 4.2% but Ukraine war fuels inflation threat

2 March 2022
Tonga's recovery efforts have stalled in the face of disrupted communications and a COVID-19 outbreak.
Natural disasters

Tonga's recovery effort hampered by COVID lockdown, 1 month on

World Bank pegs economic damage from eruption at nearly a fifth of GDP

15 February 2022
Qianhai business district in Shenzhen, pictured in May 2021: China has had the biggest expansion in its net worth,
Opinion

Asia-Pacific should use its increasing wealth more productively

More investment in intangible assets will help recalibrate the region's economy

30 January 2022
The EU launched a challenge at the WTO on Thursday accusing China of discriminatory trade practices against Lithuania that it says threaten the integrity of the single market.
Trade

Australia to seek part in China-EU trade row at WTO

Canberra 'opposes use of economic coercion' and 'discriminatory' trade practices

29 January 2022
Debris from the tsunami litters a coastline in the Tonga capital of Nuku'alofa. (Broadcom Broadcasting via AP)
Natural disasters

Tonga islands face food shortages a week after volcano eruption

Long-term aid to archipelago will be 'essential,' WHO official says

22 January 2022