Politics
How long can Brunei keep punching above its weight?
After 50 years on the throne, the sultan is finding it harder to keep his country relevant
Tea Leaves
How long can Brunei keep punching above its weight?
After 50 years on the throne, the sultan is finding it harder to keep his country relevant
Economy
India-led Australian megamine goes ahead despite public backlash
Controversial Adani project set to break ground in face of environmental, viability concerns
Economy
'TPP 11' should preserve all agreed-upon rules: ex-US trade chief
Michael Froman warns of 'risk that the whole thing unravels'
Economy
Iron ore sinks as market readies for post-congress China
Beijing's aggressive curbing of steel production spooks speculators
Economy
New Zealand's technology industry boots up
Sector could be damaged if inconclusive election leads to immigration controls
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
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
Politics
Japan pushes for 'TPP 11' progress with Tokyo meeting
Quicker consensus on rules to suspend could bring broad deal in November
Politics
Hokkaido residents wake to sirens after Pyongyang's latest missile test
Fishing vessel crews told to halt operations, watch for debris
Politics
New leader lifts opposition hopes in New Zealand election
If elected, Labour will restrict foreign property purchases, maybe withdraw from TPP
Politics
Labor rights progress under threat across Asia
Trump, China and India pose risk to UN-led protections for workers
Politics
Australia, split over gay marriage, takes to the ballot
Nonbinding referendum is itself a point of controversy
Economy
RCEP hits snags on continued discord over tariffs
Members to abandon goal of having rival to TPP this year
Politics
Australia hurt by currency 'Cold War' from Fed, ECB and BOJ
Jackson Hole summit shows desire to weaken major currencies
Politics
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Tea Leaves
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Economy
'TPP 11' to freeze drug data protection demanded by US
Remaining members thrashing out details to revive trade pact
Politics
Former Australian PM: China-US can rein in Pyongyang
Cooperation key to solving region's problems, sharing intelligence can curb terrorism
Politics
China in East Timor; concern in Indonesia and Australia
Southeast Asia's youngest country has a new sugar daddy
Politics
Polls go to Australians in same-sex marriage vote
Canberra in postal-survey compromise after government infighting
Business
Australia's overheating housing market prompting policy responses
Chinese investment in property has jumped eightfold in five years
Economy
Australia ready to move forward on 'TPP 11': trade minister
Country would like to keep renegotiation to a minimum