Politics
Parties jockey for power in New Zealand after tight election
New Zealand First to act as kingmaker as all sides await 'special vote' tally
Economy
'TPP 11' talks set parameters for moving forward
Suspending rules on state-owned enterprises among sticking points
Economy
As NZ goes to the polls, will TPP be dealt another blow?
In the close contest for power, property prices come to the fore
Business
Hong Kong insurer AIA bulking up in Australia, New Zealand
Major acquisition deal to pave way for top market positions
Politics
Humphrey Hawksley: UN-led labor rights are under threat around the world
Trump, China and India pose risk to UN-led protections for workers
Economy
Biggest Asian workforces underprepared for digital future: survey
China, India, Indonesia rank low in education benchmark for tomorrow's skills
Business trends
With ban lifted, Japan will have to battle for wagyu throne in Taiwan
Formidable Aussies are already there, not to mention 'Matsusaka' pork
Business
Qantas challenges Airbus, Boeing with long-haul planes
New push to launch direct flights to London, New York by 2022 set to shake up long haul travel
Politics
Japan pushes for 'TPP 11' progress with Tokyo meeting
Quicker consensus on rules to suspend could bring broad deal in November
Politics
Hokkaido residents wake to sirens after Pyongyang's latest missile test
Fishing vessel crews told to halt operations, watch for debris
Economy
Surging imports mean lean times for Japan's beef producers
Tariffs on US meat little help as buyers switch to other foreign suppliers
Tea Leaves
Saving Sumatra's tigers while in Sydney
Taronga Zoo uses technology to help endangered cats far away
Politics
New leader lifts opposition hopes in New Zealand election
If elected, Labour will restrict foreign property purchases, maybe withdraw from TPP
Politics
Labor rights progress under threat across Asia
Trump, China and India pose risk to UN-led protections for workers
Politics
Australia, split over gay marriage, takes to the ballot
Nonbinding referendum is itself a point of controversy
Education
In first, 3 Asian schools crack Times Higher Education top 30
Technical prowess powers the region's universities up the world rankings
Economy
Immigration, exports hand Australia 26th recession-free year
Economic diversification, rising population support steady growth
Business
Tepco, Chubu Electric to buy more Aussie LNG
Japanese venture seeks to cut shipping costs, flexibly adjust procurement
Economy
RCEP hits snags on continued discord over tariffs
Members to abandon goal of having rival to TPP this year
Politics
Australia hurt by currency 'Cold War' from Fed, ECB and BOJ
Jackson Hole summit shows desire to weaken major currencies
Politics
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Tea Leaves
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Economy
'TPP 11' to freeze drug data protection demanded by US
Remaining members thrashing out details to revive trade pact