Politics
East Timor votes in second general election in 10 months
PM of short-lived previous government confident; voters hope for stability
International relations
East Timor heads for election after bad-tempered campaign
Vote comes after landmark maritime boundary deal with Australia
Business trends
Japan's price-conscious consumers turn to foreign rice
Australian and other imports find their way into homes and restaurants
Life
Australia's racehorse owners chase a million-dollar dream
World champion mare Winx gallops into big lead in all-time winnings
Economy
Clashing visions keep sweeping trade pact elusive for Southeast Asia
Countries advocate alternatives as protectionist and free-trade camps remain deadlocked
Economy
Failings at Australia banks included charging the dead
Spreading scandals lead government official to suggest jailing executives
Opinion
Asia must start talking trade with Trump
Other countries cannot just sit out a US-China economic war
Equities
New Zealand stock market seeks rejuvenation
Exchange aims to tackle IPO drought and rise of off-market trading
Economy
TPP members eager to proceed without Trump, says APEC boss
Bollard warns U.S. re-entry could slow momentum of trade pact
Business trends
China buys nearly $800m of Australian wine in new record
FTA uncorks 51% jump in imports as fans choose pricier bottles
International relations
Syria strikes cast shadow over North Korea denuclearization talks
U.S. actions draw mixed reactions while experts appear divided on effect
International relations
Australia sounds the alarm over Chinese 'interference'
Critics say Beijing is influencing politics and stifling criticism Down Under
The Big Story
Identity crisis: Australia seeks new allies amid US-China rivalry
Trade and security links make Southeast Asia a natural choice
Business deals
Devondale dairy moves closer to sale after faltering in China
Murray Goulburn shareholders clear sale to Canada's Saputo over Yili and Kirin
Facebook faces fresh scrutiny in Asia over massive data leak
Potential fallout could be huge in a region with over 800 million active users
Business trends
Australia engages in fashion diplomacy
The country's summery womenswear is even catching on in China
International relations
Japan's Indo-Pacific push galvanizes Mekong region
Ahead of Hanoi summit, regional experts urge more coordination between powers
Politics
Richard Heydarian: Australia is right to move closer to ASEAN
Closer ties with the bloc can help counter US- and China-related risks
Business deals
Rio Tinto waves final goodbye to King Coal
Producer sells off last fossil fuel mine as demand flatlines and limits tighten
Economy
Trump's tariff snub clouds US relations with Japan
The days of Tokyo taking advantage of Washington are over, says president
Asia300
Posco looks for charge from electric vehicle batteries
Steelmaker goes abroad to secure supplies of lithium and cobalt
Business
Nomura Research heads for third straight record profit
Firm draws more demand for systems development from financial institutions
Trade war
Trump's tariffs 'regrettable,' says BHP Billiton chief
Mackenzie warns US measures risk sparking trade war