Economy
Droughts hit Thailand and India, risking stress on food supplies
Rice producers see further export cut; Australia scrambles to import wheat
Commodities
US and Australia team up against China's dominance in rare earths
Japan also joins bid to lessen Beijing's ability to wield minerals in disputes
Business deals
Malaysia's EPF invests $70m in Australian health care real estate
Pension fund taps new markets to weather global uncertainties
Startups
Mock meat makers set their sights on Australia
New Zealand's Sunfed Meats woos poultry-lovers with Chicken Free Chicken
Business deals
Asahi to buy AB InBev's Australian unit in $11.3bn deal
Japanese brewer hopes Victoria Bitter maker Carlton offsets shrinking home market
Energy
Australia's iron ore output heads for first downturn in 20 years
Nation's economy relies heavily on mining exports to a weakening China
Opinion
How to end Asia's plastic waste war
Trade bans in Southeast Asia risk shifting problem to South Asia and Africa
Business deals
San Francisco pension fund commits $50m to PAG fund
Asia-focused vehicle to invest in markets including China and Southeast Asia
International relations
Japan, US and Australia push back on China's South Pacific expansion
Tokyo advocates 'free and open Indo-Pacific' and promises economic aid
Interview
Solomon Islands PM 'aware' of risks of Chinese debt
Government still considering merit of switching ties from Taipei to Beijing
International relations
Japan, US and Australia begin own 'Belt and Road' in South Pacific
Three countries plan $1bn loan for LNG project in Papua New Guinea
Commodities
BHP chief gives Chinese economy thumbs up
Infrastructure drive lifts demand for iron ore and coal amid trade war
Companies
Adani set to begin Australia mine construction after final approval from Queensland
Company aims to ship first coal from the Carmichael mine in two years
Business trends
Salesforce.com seeks incubation in its Japan operation
CRM firm is part of 'second wave' of digital transformation, says Co-CEO
Trade war
Australia urges US and China to resolve trade war
Treasurer Josh Frydneberg says trade differences weighing on global economy
Startups in Asia
Fintech unicorn rewrites forex rules to snag big bank profits
Australian startup taps machine learning for cross-border payment
Economy
Australia goes on the defensive with record-low interest rate
Lower home prices and consumption, along with China risk, threaten growth streak
The Future of Asia 2019
Thailand casts wide net for 5G partners amid Huawei concerns
Ericsson and Nokia are among the potential beneficiaries
The Future of Asia 2019
'Enormous capability' of 5G justifies Huawei caution, Turnbull says
Australia's former PM warns 'intent can change in a heartbeat'
Business deals
Melco buys 20% stake in Australia's Crown Resorts for $1.22bn
Deal links gaming billionaires Ho and Packer
5G networks
Telstra rolls out Australia's first 5G service
Top local carrier releases compatible Samsung smartphone
Markets
Australia shows Chinese stocks the door
Pre-emptive enforcement drive purges one third of listings
Commodities
Minor-metal stocks gain on fears of Beijing rare-earth ban
Japan and Australian miners seen as option if trade war cuts Chinese supply
Opinion
Morrison -- never mind the barbecue, where's the beef?
Victorious Australian leader's folksy pitch reassures Trump but offers few foreign policy lines