Australia

An Australian soldier in training: A report on alleged war crimes by Australian forces in Afghanistan is expected to lead to prosecutions.
Politics

Analysis: War crimes allegations stain Australia's reputation

'Disgraceful' conduct raises disturbing question of why brass failed to act earlier

23 November 2020
Rupert Murdoch's position is all about accumulating and exercising political power.
Opinion

Why I'm taking on Rupert Murdoch

Media campaign to deny climate change is harmful

22 November 2020
Kirin has agreed to sell its Australian beverage and dairy unit to local competitor Bega Cheese as the Japanese beer and beverage maker focuses more on health products.
Business deals

Kirin to sell Australia dairy unit to local peer

Japanese brewer finds new buyer after deal with Chinese company hit snag

21 November 2020
The problem for Scott Morrison is that China holds most of the cards.
Opinion

Australia's China problem will only get worse

Unlike the rest of Asia, Canberra seems to think the US will come to its rescue

20 November 2020
"For many businesses forced to close their doors during lockdowns, Facebook and Instagram have been a lifeline," writes Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)
Opinion

How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery

Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future

19 November 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, and Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga agreed on security cooperation for a "free, open" Indo-Pacific in Tuesday's summit.
Indo-Pacific

Japan and Australia reinforce Quad bond in message to Biden

US president-elect's Asia strategy has region on its toes

18 November 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga bump elbows before a welcome ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 17.
Indo-Pacific

Indo-Pacific partners Japan and Australia bolster defense ties

Suga-Morrison pact will streamline joint military exercises

18 November 2020
Morrison is prepared to spend two weeks in quarantine.
Opinion

Australia cements closer ties with Japan

Scott Morrison first foreign leader to call on Yoshihide Suga in person

17 November 2020
Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chairs the 4th RCEP Summit on Nov. 15: the agreement is poised to become a critical platform for the discussion of trade and economic issues.
Opinion

RCEP agreement will transform trade in Asia, for Asia

First time China, Japan, and South Korea connected via one trade pact

16 November 2020
Australian scientists are investigating the medicinal properties of milk from the platypus, an egg-laying mammal found only in parts of Australia. (Courtesy of CSIRO)
Life

Platypus 'miracle milk' may offer 'superbug' treatment

Australian research raises hope of breakthrough in fight against infections

16 November 2020
Leaders and trade ministers from the 15 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership countries pose for a virtual group photo during the signing ceremony hosted by Vietnam on Nov. 15.
Trade

Asia forms world's largest trading bloc RCEP after years of talks

After signing, focus turns to ratification; China to hold sway in India's absence

16 November 2020
IOC President Thomas Bach is scheduled to visit Tokyo to see how preparations for the delayed Olympic games are progressing.
Your Week in Asia

IOC chief in Tokyo, APEC Summit, US-Taiwan ministers

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

15 November 2020
Queen Elizabeth II meets Scott Morrison and his wife Jennifer at Buckingham Palace in June 2019: the existence of monarchies in the 21st century is antithetical to democracy.
Opinion

Asia's monarchies are no longer earning their keep

Hereditary rule undermines humanity's relentless quest for equality

13 November 2020
An aeromedical evacuation team of the Australian and U.S. air forces rushes to transfer patients with simulated injuries during Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force also attended the drill. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force)
13 November 2020
BHP will help develop technology to reduce carbon emissions from iron ore processing.
Environment

BHP and China Baowu Steel join forces to shrink carbon footprint

Aussie mining company will help develop green tech for Baowu mills

11 November 2020
Deputy Chairman John Sharp says Rex is advantaged by its lack of debt. (Courtesy Regional Express) 
Transportation

Australia's Rex gears up to take on Qantas

Regional airline sees 'perfect opportunity' to move onto big city routes

7 November 2020
A U.S. guided-missile destroyer, an Indian tanker and an Australian frigate participate in the Malabar joint naval exercise. (Photo via the U.S. Navy)
Indo-Pacific

'Quad' nations flaunt stronger ties with first drill in 13 years

China tensions spur cooperation between Japan, US, India and Australia

7 November 2020
Japan Post has been seeking buyers for units of Toll, its struggling Australian logistics business.
Transportation

Japan Post to sell Australia's Toll domestic and NZ delivery units

Global operations remain, but company wants to cut losses Down Under

5 November 2020
Few leaders have gotten under Xi Jinping's skin like Scott Morrison.
Opinion

China's bullying of Australia is bound to backfire

World watches intently as Scott Morrison goes mano-a-mano with Xi Jinping

5 November 2020
Imported timber at an industrial park in China's Jiangxi Province: China accounted for 84% of Australia's timber exports in the year through June.
Trade

China blocks Australian timber imports in widening trade row

Logs joins lobsters, coal and cotton on list of targets as bilateral ties fray

3 November 2020
More than 90% of Australia's lobster exports go to China.
Trade

Australian lobster held up in Chinese customs: trade group

Seafood faces tougher inspections at time of rising bilateral tensions

2 November 2020
Former Australian Prime Minister and ASPI President Kevin Rudd: He sees an urgent need for the U.S. and China to "stabilize" their relationship when it comes to Taiwan.
Interview

'Dangerous period' ahead for US and China, Australia's Rudd warns

Ex-PM fears Taiwan crisis between election and inauguration days in Washington

31 October 2020
Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives on Oct 8: his government's record has been anything but patient or consistent.
Opinion

Scott Morrison's China policies are selling Australia short

Canberra ignoring the real conundrum at the heart of its relationship with Beijing

28 October 2020
Islands in Palau: Over 90% of cross-border telecom data is carried by underwater cables.
International relations

Japan, US and Australia to finance undersea cable for Palau

Project marks first infrastructure aid for free and open Indo-Pacific under Suga

28 October 2020
Bottler Coca-Cola European Partners hopes to double its consumer reach by acquiring its Australian peer.
Business deals

Coca-Cola's European bottler offers $6.6bn for Australian peer

The company will gain foothold in Asia-Pacific, doubling consumer reach

27 October 2020