Indo-Pacific
U.S. warns of China threat in first Pacific islands strategy
Biden administration plans to open 3 embassies in region to bolster influence
International relations
Pacific leaders seek to shed political pawn status at Biden summit
President's meeting a response to China's proposed alliances in region
Opinion
Pacific summit is Biden's chance to demonstrate U.S. soft power
In belated outreach, compassion and commitment can close gap with China
Your Week in Asia
Abe state funeral, U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit, World Bank update
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Solomons 'unfairly targeted' since recognizing China: prime minister
Sogavare says islands 'friends to all' amid concern over security deal with Beijing
Life
In Australia, multicultural means multireligious
Traditional churches in decline amid rise of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
Coronavirus
From Singapore to Japan, workers get restless as offices call
Surveys signal clash between employer and employee priorities after COVID
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong-based PAG buys Aussie food brands Patties and Vesco
Acquisitions by Blackstone-backed investment manager total nearly $472m
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum merge: Crypto players raise stakes amid blockchain shift
Digital token services in Asia hunt for fresh opportunities, but risks remain
Opinion
AUKUS is not an alliance for nuclear deterrence
Pact is really about strategic sharing of technology to protect open seas
International relations
Queen's death may stir republican sentiment in Australia, Pacific
Affection for Elizabeth as head of state might not transfer to King Charles
Companies
Inquiry finds Australia's Star unfit to run Sydney casino
Gambling regulator says report into casino 'is, quite frankly, shocking'
International relations
Queen Elizabeth's soft power in Asia went beyond the Commonwealth
New U.K. King Charles III faces struggle to match mother's ties in region
Natural disasters
Consecutive earthquakes hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Hundreds of people evacuate to higher grounds
Energy
LNG exporter Australia shifts focus to meeting demand at home
Energy companies respond to decarbonization drive, shortage concerns
International relations
Legacy of decency: Asian leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Monarch was frequent visitor to region during her 70-year reign
DealStreetAsia
U.S.-based LaSalle raises over $2.2bn for Asia property fund
Will use capital across commercial, residential, logistics, hospitality sectors
Interview
Palau will maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, president vows
Pacific island nation sees parallel with events in Ukraine
Economy
Australia raises key rate to 2.35%, hiking for 5th straight month
As inflation bites, RBA hints at more hikes and government lifts immigration cap
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations to agree on better supply chain communication
IPEF draft statement for Sept. 8-9 meeting also includes push for clean energy
Indo-Pacific
Biden to host Pacific Island leaders as China courts region
12 countries, including the Solomon Islands, invited to Sept. 28-29 summit in U.S.
Economy
Australia PM calls for 'compromise, sacrifice' to combat labor crunch
Summit held with private sector amid 48-year-low jobless rate, inflation threat
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS submarines: A burden too big for overloaded U.S. shipyards
Rear admiral says more work would be 'detrimental' to overstretched industry
Opinion
Australia must seize chance to reset relations with ASEAN states
Country can leave behind image as 'America's deputy sheriff' with better outreach
Indo-Pacific
Solomon Islands lurch toward despotism as China debt deepens
U.S. Navy ships banned from port; Sogavare imposes media controls