Interview
New Zealand's 5G plan 'not a political decision'
PM Jacinda Ardern says Huawei approval will rest with intelligence agency
Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup tickets 95% sold out ahead of opening match
500,000 foreign fans expected to help create a $4bn windfall for host Japan
Opinion
Loss of Solomon Islands is no significant blow to Taiwan
China's Pacific strategy may backfire by bolstering support for President Tsai
International relations
China scores big win with Solomons switch from Taiwan
The move is a 'huge blow to Washington and Canberra'
Business deals
China's Mengniu buys Australian organic formula maker for $1bn
Dairy group grabs ASX-listed Bellamy's in first overseas deal
International relations
Beijing 'bought off' Solomon Islands, Taiwan minister says
Pacific island nation breaks ties with Taipei and recognizes Beijing
Business trends
Asian wood demand drives $230m Japan investment in New Zealand
Sumitomo sees need for building supplies and biomass fuel
Arts
Satirical cartoonist Badiucao feels Beijing's ire in Australia
Hong Kong protesters embrace artist's graphic commentary on city standoff
The Nikkei View
China's Pacific island advances are not just Taiwan's problem
More effort on climate action can help Japan, US and Australia win region's trust
Business deals
Australian cancer care company Icon to buy Hong Kong practice
Goldman Sachs and Queensland government fund back Asian aggressive growth push
Datawatch
Subzero interest rate trend sends shivers through Asia
Global negative-yield bonds double to $17tn, posing economic risk
Politics
A short history of relocating capitals in Asia
Indonesia's move has precedents in places such as Myanmar and Malaysia
Startups
Australian unicorn Canva targets China, India and Brazil
Already profitable design tool provider in no hurry to list or take another exit
Environment
Rising seas and anger: Pacific islands slam pro-coal Australia
Leaders embrace China instead as friendly infrastructure builder
Opinion
Mekong nears tipping point as US-China rivalry grows
Difficult choices ahead as drought takes hold in downstream countries
International relations
Australia tells Japan, 'No renegotiation of TPP beef rules'
Tokyo worries that flood of imports will harm its producers once it has a deal with the U.S.
Economy
Australia courts India in hunt for reliable coal buyer
Resources minister to discuss development in visit to South Asian nation
Business deals
Non-Chinese rare-earth miner Lynas becomes too pricey to buy
Australia's Wesfarmers abandons $1bn bid after trade war boosts share price
Interview
Huawei to cut engineers in Australia and restructure after 5G ban
Telecom giant will shift focus to transport, mining, agriculture and education
Energy
BHP weighs pullout from coal mining as investors grow greener
Anglo-Australian giant sees promise in copper and nickel for electric cars
Asia Insight
China seeks to flip nations in Pacific Great Game with US
Taiwan ties and geography give small islands big significance
Environment
Pacific beachgoers face sunscreen bans for coral conservation
Hawaii and Palau enact prohibitions, though some question the harm
Opinion
US's Huawei ban highlights growing network of tech export controls
Sales of everything from 3D printing to AI are now subject to tight rules
Business trends
Japan leaves billions on table as paperwork clogs free trade deals
Only half of eligible companies enjoying fruits of 17 trade agreements
Opinion
Asian exporters must heed Singapore's recession warning signs
Southeast Asian nations will fall victim to same global troubles