Business deals
Rakuten Mobile to raise up to $2bn from Macquarie-led consortium
Asset sale and leaseback aims to diversify funding for recovering wireless business
Business Spotlight
Rockets and rocks: Australia's mining tech finds its way to space
Experts see potential for innovations to fight climate change, boost productivity
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
Economy
Australian central bank 'near-term' interest rate cuts not on agenda
Governor says market volatility needs to be monitored after decision to stand pat
Arts
Acclaimed Australian painter spotlights art of human rights
From economics to campaigns for asylum seekers, Angus McDonald makes a mark in diverse worlds
Commodities
Albemarle cuts back lithium processing in Australia amid price slump
Move deals another blow to country's critical mineral ambitions
Opinion
World should take note of a new trade and climate change deal
ACCTS agreement between 4 small nations is a practical model for all economies
Commodities
BHP and Canada's Lundin join forces in $3bn South American copper play
Australian giant shows ambition to mine the energy transition metal
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Food & Beverage
Japanese brewer Asahi taps Australia for growth
5 years after Carlton & United deal, beverage maker shifts focus beyond beer
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
Interview
Papua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM says
Marape eyes agreement as part of expanded trade ties with Tokyo
Commodities
BHP reports record output at Australian iron ore mines
Push into copper pays off as volumes grow by 9%
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
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