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
Opinion
EU should expand maritime activity in Southeast Asia as China looms
New defense pact with Vietnam foreshadows bigger role in global security
Economy
Rate cut spreads in Asia, but currency risks loom
India, Thailand and New Zealand surprise analysts with bigger-than-expected moves
Opinion
Japan and South Korea will be biggest losers in US-China currency war
ASEAN countries will also be collateral damage as demand falls and exports are hit
Interview
New Zealand looks beyond China to survive trade war: minister
Wellington 'not immune' to conflict as it braces for slow growth
Opinion
Australians endorse Huawei ban as part of hard line on China
Canberra risks standing alone after Trump flip-flopped and neighbors caved
International relations
Xi cousin embroiled in Australian casino money laundering probe
Ming Chai frequented resorts that arranged fast-tracked visas for high rollers
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Tea Leaves
Maori Australian revives in-your-face cultural identity
Traditional body art is making a comeback among Polynesian immigrants
International relations
US loses out as Japan cuts meat and wine duties for others
TPP members and EU reap benefits of rising consumer demand