Companies
New Zealand startup Soul Machines puts human face on AI
Company founded by 'Avatar' animator will bring its digital humans to Asia next year
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Companies
Mitsui and partners to invest $1.5bn in Australian iron ore mines
New operations with Rio Tinto hoped to cover for falling output at existing sites
Business trends
Banks embrace blockchain to remain relevant
HSBC and MUFG adopt technology as more transactions bypass lenders
Companies
Japan Post to launch logistics joint venture in bet on Australia's Toll
Once-ailing unit enlisted to help overseas brands reach consumers
Asia Insight
Australia looks for boost from Chinese trade war stimulus
After 27-year growth run, the economy is weaker than it seems
Business trends
Japan hurries to regain lead in race for stem cell therapies
Australian startup closer to commercializing iPS-based treatment
Opinion
Australia's leaders must give democracy more respect
With China promoting authoritarian rule, democracy's decline in Canberra comes at a bad time
Economy
China's dreams of 5G dominance hit roadblock in Western markets
More countries likely to follow Australia's move to exclude Huawei and ZTE
Commodities
Russia to take on Australia and Indonesia in Asian coal market
Tough share battle likely as consumption declines in Europe
Datawatch
The Asian countries where GDP does not tell the full story
Gross national income reveals more accurate picture of region's productivity
Opinion
Time for Japan to join the Five Eyes
Abe should seek entry to US-led global intelligence network, and Trump should help
Companies
Kirin to consider selling Australian unit's troubled milk business
Japanese brewer says it will weigh all options in strategic review
Companies
Inpex revamps energy portfolio with pivot to LNG
Ichthys project in Australia expected to become Japanese company's main earner
International relations
Pacific island nations bolster security links
Climate change declared greatest threat to region
Economy
Australian economy grows for 27th year with forecast-beating quarter
But analysts say fall in household savings and stagnant incomes not sustainable
Tea Leaves
Australia takes immigration debate to a new low
A bigger, more diverse population makes the country richer and safer
Life
Australia's 'clean, green' Tasmania confronts downside of boom
Rising star destination encounters warnings about over-tourism
Politics
Australia sinks deeper into turmoil as Turnbull quits politics
Morrison's coalition loses majority, now faces elections and policy stalemate
Companies
TPG Telecom plans to spin off Singapore's fourth telco
Decision follows merger between TPG, Vodafone Hutchison in Australia
Economy
Australia's new PM flies to Indonesia in bid to seal trade deal
Morrison's meeting with Jokowi comes as China's sway grows and the rupiah falls
International relations
Conclusion to RCEP talks 'finally in sight,' Singapore PM says
Members seek harmony in two-day gathering amid escalating US-China trade war
Companies
Australian shipbuilder sails into recovery with military orders
Austal sets new course by focusing on operations in US and Philippines
Politics
Australian cabinet sworn in as ruling Liberal Party support drops
Prime Minister Scott Morrison toils to unite a divided party ahead of election
Markets
World Bank issues blockchain bond, trimming capital costs
Decentralized technology promises greater efficiency but faces entrenched brokerages
