Economy
'TPP 11' should preserve all agreed-upon rules: ex-US trade chief
Michael Froman warns of 'risk that the whole thing unravels'
Life
Singapore foots high costs for preserving 'last kampong'
City-state keeps island haven Pulau Ubin untouched, while importing resources from neighbors
Economy
Iron ore sinks as market readies for post-congress China
Beijing's aggressive curbing of steel production spooks speculators
Life
Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul among world's most 'magnetic' cities
Hong Kong also a top 10 metropolis in drawing creative types
Opinion
TPP to rise from the ashes
Recent moves suggest regional trade pact may revive, but can it thrive?
Commodities
Chinese steelmakers lift demand for high-quality iron ore
Environmental rules, production efficiency widen premiums over conventional ore
Business
AirAsia X to increase flights to South Korea on strong demand
Move part of North Asia push as carrier cuts Australia exposure
Economy
Car manufacturing reaches end of the road in Australia
Free trade deals to boost agricultural exports had harsh consequences for autos
Economy
Economic breathing space is an opportunity to strengthen resilience
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Business
New Zealand's tech industry boots up
But an inconclusive election outcome could dent the fledgling sector
Science
Predator versus predator: Giant sea snails take on reef-eating starfish
Scientists in Australia look to rare mollusc to protect Great Barrier Reef
Business
Japanese firms step up overseas M&A
Number of deals hits record in first half as smaller companies get into the game
Commodities
Asian iron ore prices slide 20% from August peak
Decline in Chinese steel production could lift margins for Japanese peers
Economy
New Zealand's technology industry boots up
Sector could be damaged if inconclusive election leads to immigration controls
Business
Qantas aims to take long-distance flights to a whole new level
Airline aims for nonstop flights from Sydney to New York and London by 2022
Commodities
Bulk carriers' rates near 3-year high on Chinese iron ore imports
Appetite for steel strong ahead of planned winter production cuts
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