Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Politics

Papua New Guinea PM 'reasonably confident' about election

Corruption overblown, and rioting just an 'isolated case,' O'Neill argues

29 March 2017
A farmer herds cattle toward stockyards near the outback Queensland town of Aramac, west of Brisbane, Australia.
International relations

Brazil meat scandal opens way for Aussie beef in China

New agreement could see beef exports to mainland reach A$1bn

28 March 2017
Police officers in riot gear stand guard in front of pro-tolerance protestors on the sidelines of a rally organized by far right group Reclaim Australia.
Politics

Australia's race discrimination reforms spark debate

Opponents fear law change will embolden bigots in multicultural nation

28 March 2017
Pro-China demonstrators gather outside Parliament House in Canberra on March 23 ahead of the arrival of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Politics

China blocks Sydney-based academic from returning to Australia

Efforts to recruit ethnic Chinese in propaganda campaigns spark concerns

27 March 2017
Red Bull Racing F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo -- the only driver from the Asia-Pacific region -- during the first practice session on March 24 at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Business

Formula One Asian expansion stalls amid growing losses

Japan the clear winner as motor racing's glamor sport fades across the region

25 March 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, right, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed to further develop bilateral and multilateral trade frameworks.
Economy

Amid doubts over US role in trade, Australia jumps at beef deal with China

Canberra need not choose between the two powers, Turnbull reiterates

25 March 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, right, stands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his wife Cheng Hong for their countries' national anthems before an official luncheon in Canberra on March 23.
Politics

On being allied to Trump's America

Australia struggles for alternatives to long-standing partnership

24 March 2017
Island Bend Dam, part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.(Photo courtesy National Archives of Australia)
Business

Australia revisits iconic hydro scheme as coal power wanes

Six decades after construction began, 'Snowy 2.0' drives quest for stable grid

23 March 2017
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The Trump effect

Trump's shifting China views raise specter of Asian turmoil

Beijing taking advantage of US president's penchant for deals

23 March 2017
New Zealand Reserve Bank Gov. Graeme Wheeler
Economy

New Zealand central bank role under scrutiny

Departure of governor and deputy comes as critics call for revamp

22 March 2017
Trading house Mitsubishi Corp. intends to shift focus from steam coal toward coking coal.
Business

Mitsubishi mulls selling stake in Australian coal mine

Trading house rebalances resources portfolio, favors coking over steam coal

22 March 2017
Players from the All Nations Social Cricket program after training in Dandenong, around 30km southeast of Melbourne's city centre. (Photo by David Hopkins)
Life

Cricket helps asylum seekers build bonds in Australia

Sporting ties contrast with controversies over security and border protection

18 March 2017
A sizzling day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where residents on Dec. 13 sweltered through the city's second hottest night on record, and its hottest December night in 148 years.
Life

Australia's unique wildlife among victims of 'angry summer'

Extreme temperatures exact horrific death toll among wild animals

17 March 2017
An official holds a list of the Melbourne Cup horses and jockeys as people place bets at an outdoor betting tent organized by Tabcorp in central Sydney.
Economy

Australian court slaps betting giant Tabcorp with record fine

Bookmaker to pay A$45m for breaching anti-money laundering laws

16 March 2017
New Caledonia's Ouaieme River opens into the bay of the same name.
Politics

Tensions rise in New Caledonia as it mulls a break with France

Bougainville and Guam are also moving toward referendums on constitutional status

16 March 2017
A Zara store in Barcelona highlights the mainstay apparel brand of Spanish company Inditex.
Business

H&M, Zara operator fashion aggressive global expansion

Powerhouse apparel pair show no need to narrow focus

16 March 2017
Chinese visitors at the McGuigan wine tasting counter in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. (Photo by Geoff Hiscock)
Business

Chinese tourism 'Down Under' soars on Australia-China aviation links

Visitor numbers are rising, but industry must work to leverage Chinese tourism interest

14 March 2017
Sekisui House is building homes in Sydney with an Australian partner.
Japan-Update

Sekisui House forecasts second straight record profit

Looming population decline pushes Japanese developer to seek growth overseas

10 March 2017
People perform a dragon dance at Tiankai Temple in Beijing on Feb. 27. Earnings may be down, but expectations for Asian economies are up.
Economy

Earnings gloom aside, Asia Inc. is positioned for growth

Regional growth outlook is good and M&A appetite remains strong

9 March 2017
People perform a dragon dance at Tiankai Temple in Beijing on Feb. 27. Earnings may be down, but expectations for Asian economies are up.
Economy

Earnings gloom aside, Asia Inc. is positioned for growth

Regional growth outlook is good and M&A appetite remains strong

9 March 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, right, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, center, and South African President Jacob Zuma attend a news conference at the Indian Ocean Rim Association leaders summit in Jakarta on March 7.
Politics

Indian Ocean rim leaders call for closer ties amid globalization backlash

Indonesian host Widodo warns of the 'explosive' mix of technology and populism

7 March 2017
Australia's "One Nation" party leader Pauline Hanson
Politics

With nationalist agenda, 'Australia's Trump' advances ahead of poll

Polls suggest anti-immigrant 'One Nation' party is gaining ground ahead of state elections

6 March 2017
Charter rates for Capesize vessels have jumped more than 80% from their recent low.
Commodities

Bulk carrier shipping rates climb

Strong Chinese demand for iron ore drives Capesize rates higher

4 March 2017
Participants pose prior to the start of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade along Oxford Street in Sydney on March 5, 2016. More than a quarter of a million spectators watched 200 floats and more than 10,000 marchers.
Life

Sydney's Gay Mardi Gras seeks relevance alongside pizazz

Once a symbol of rebellion, the event has become mainstream

3 March 2017