International relations
Singapore and TPP trailblazers now turn to digital rule-setting
Partners seek to draw global standards for AI, fintech and personal data
Opinion
Why should anyone trust Australia when it comes to climate change?
Politicians have been humiliated by lackluster response as country burns
Agriculture
China's hunger for farms and food alarms Australia and New Zealand
Mengniu Dairy's baby formula deal reopens debate over security
Opinion
Coronavirus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation
Region is safer after epidemic lessons but new diseases always arising
Natural disasters
Australia's fossil fuel giants discover charity as fires rage
Government sees no direct link between climate change and bushfires
CES 2020
Amazon launches in-car smart speakers in India in Asian push
Head of Alexa and Echo targets ‘key growth regions’ of Japan, Australia and NZ
Tea Leaves
Acclaimed book points to a brighter Australian future
Alternative view of night sky in 'Dark Emu' illuminates debate on Aboriginal rights
Natural disasters
Australia fire burns area 20 times the size of Tokyo
Prime Minister Morrison scrambles to contain political and economic damage
Media & Entertainment
Asia's newsrooms still lack female representation, journalists say
Women from around the region meet in Tokyo to discuss diversity in coverage
Opinion
2020 look ahead: Chinese influence a concern as ASEAN elections arrive
Taiwan, Singapore and others must beware Beijing's intentions as voters go to polls
Commodities
Why Asia weaponized rare earths, soybeans and palm oil in 2019
Resource nationalism took hold amid trade war tensions and environmental risks
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Energy
Total and Woodside ink deal with Myanmar for offshore gas project
Agreement marks milestone in opening door to energy investment
Opinion
2020 look ahead: Trade turbulence will continue, worsened by Trump
World Trade Organization is unraveling and US growing even more protectionist
China tech
Chinese drone maker targets farms in Japan, South Korea and Australia
XAG launches new unmanned vehicle to expand footprint in smart agriculture
Transportation
Qantas posts record earnings with 'budget carrier' tricks and new tech
CEO, who earned wings with low-cost carrier, turns around money-losing airline
Commodities
Historic drought in Australia rattles global farm goods market
Wool, wheat and sugar prices spike as exports dwindle
Belt and Road
Beijing courts Micronesia in push for rival base to Guam
China dangles economic assistance to Pacific island nations currently aligned with US
Trade
US forces standstill of WTO appeals body
Lack of judges leaves 14 trade cases hanging in the balance
Opinion
South Korea's quantitative easing would be road to nowhere
Japan shows how QE discourages deep corporate reform
Politics
Bougainville votes for independence from Papua New Guinea
China to step up its approach to South Pacific island if independence is granted
Opinion
APEC shows virtues of multilateralism despite Chile cancellation
New host Malaysia will aid efforts to push forward free trade pacts
International relations
Fear of China's election meddling triggers reforms across Pacific
Reports of shady contributions and spy activities push governments to act
Business deals
Singapore-based Keppel REIT in $110m green loan from OCBC
Listed landlord plans to expand its environmentally friendly building portfolio
Opinion
Australia needs clear message when it comes to Chinese meddling
Scott Morrison's government has no strategy to deal with Beijing's rise
Opinion
Japan can teach Australia how to carefully handle China
Scott Morrison needs to study Shinzo Abe's resolve