The current conservative government of Australia shares Japan's commitment to the Quad.
Opinion

The Convenient Rewriting of the History of the 'Quad'

In responding to China's rise, we should remember our experience of a decade ago

26 March 2019
Population growth in cities like Sydney has put a strain on public infrastructure.
Politics

Australia cuts immigrant intake by 15% ahead of election

Government moves to ease congestion in country's biggest cities

20 March 2019
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, wearing a hijab, visits the Kilbirnie mosque in Wellington, the capital, on March 17.
Politics

Shootings highlight New Zealand's embrace of immigrants

Prime minister recommits to diversity in face of attack that killed dozens

20 March 2019
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have come in for harsh criticism for their handling of a livestreamed video from the Christchurch shootings.
International relations

Australia calls for G-20 social media crackdown after shootings

Prime minister demands platforms be reined in and 'consequences' clarified

19 March 2019
New Zealand is now part of the real world.
Opinion

New Zealand -- confronting complacency

Massacre will bring dramatic changes to protect multiculturalism

19 March 2019
Young protesters in Sydney answer a student-led call for action against climate change, which many Australians blame for the extreme weather conditions that have been affecting their country. (Photo by Fumi Matsumoto)
Politics

Australian parties spar over climate change ahead of elections

Extreme weather swipes at economy of one of world's largest coal exporters

18 March 2019
Ambulance staff take a man from outside a mosque in central Christchurch on March 15.
Politics

Australian charged in New Zealand mosque shooting that killed 49

Trump condemns 'monstrous' attack that was livestreamed by the shooter

16 March 2019
Donald Trump's most important strategic adviser on China right now could be the late Douglas MacArthur.   
Opinion

China, the South Pacific and MacArthur's ghost

US must react firmly to Beijing's growing maritime reach or risk losing out

13 March 2019
Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham, left, and Indonesian counterpart Enggartiasto Lukita shake hands after signing the economic partnership agreement in Jakarta on March 4.
Economy

Indonesia and Australia finally sign free trade deal

Canberra's plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem delayed agreement for months

4 March 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Communist Party delegates attend the 19th National Congress in October 2017.
International relations

Chinese developer swept up in Australia's red scare

Canberra's counterinfluence campaign against Beijing risks alienating key trading partner

4 March 2019
The U.S. and Australia combined make up most of Japan's frozen beef imports.
Economy

TPP-11 exporters gain ground over US in Japan's beef market

Shipments from members jump while Washington presses for bilateral deal

28 February 2019
Shaktikanta Das, after less than two months as RBI governor, switched on the rupee printing press anew.
Opinion

Asian central banks risk overfilling punchbowl

Slowing growth calls for monetary easing, but electoral pressures may push states too far

28 February 2019
Few complaints from Southeast Asia when Japan naval ships conducted joint exercises with a U.S. aircraft carrier group in the South China Sea last year. 
Opinion

Japan can help fill a security gap in Southeast Asia

Survey reveals regional concerns about impact of US-China rivalry

26 February 2019
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Politics

Faking it on Twitter: Why social media may not sway Asia elections

Candidates' inflated followings and low engagement suggest reach is overstated

24 February 2019
A prominent port in China has banned coal imports from Australia.
International relations

Chinese ports impose indefinite ban on Australian coal

Canberra's ban on Huawei and ZTE seen to be behind move

22 February 2019
The logo of Huawei Technologies is pictured atop the German headquarters of the Chinese telecommunications company in Duesseldorf.
Trade war

Germany follows UK in casting doubt on US Huawei ban

Allies not convinced on security threat as 5G rollout looms

20 February 2019
The housing markets of Australian cities have attracted a raft of overseas investment in recent years, but Chinese purchases of Australian homes dropped 17% in fiscal 2017.
Economy

Sign of chilly ties: China no longer Australia's biggest investor

Concern and scrutiny from both governments slows the flow of Chinese money

19 February 2019
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a government probe of the cyberattack against Australia's main political parties revealed "no evidence of any electoral interference."
Politics

'State actor' hit Australian parliament in cyberattack, says PM

Security expert points to China and Russia as main suspects in hacking

18 February 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping was hailed last year as the new keeper of the global economic order. This year he was denounced at Davos as a grave threat to freedom. (Nikkei montage/Reuters)
International relations

China’s 'ham-handed' PR moves hurt its global image

Canada, Australia and EU push back at Beijing over perceived hostage diplomacy

14 February 2019
Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, middle, said on Tuesday the 'ghosts of 1MDB have been exorcised' with the launch of a 3.3 billion ringgit real estate development.
Property

Malaysia ‘exorcises 1MDB ghosts’ by reviving development

Australia's Lendlease leads real estate project formerly owned by scandal-hit state fund

12 February 2019
The Australian government passed a law in November last year banning foreign nationals from making political donations amid accusations that Chinese living in Australia were trying to sway its policy.
Politics

Australia pushes back on Beijing's alleged influence-buying drive

Canberra strips Chinese billionaire of residency in first test of security law

7 February 2019
An iron mine in the state of Western Australia. Rural economies in Australia have been hit by falling commodity prices.
Politics

Jobs and traffic jams take center stage in Australia election

Ruling camp tries to catch up in polls amid troubling signs in housing

7 February 2019
A worker assembles parts at BMW Group factory in Jakarta.
Economy

Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment

Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth

4 February 2019
Premium brands of baby formula often run out as savvy Chinese snatch them off supermarket shelves to resell them for a profit at home.
International relations

Chinese demand for formula brings Aussie howls of 'stealing from babies'

15 years after deadly melamine scandal, mainland parents still look overseas

31 January 2019
Smooth and effective implementation is the key to the success of CPTPP.
Opinion

The Unsexy Challenge of CPTPP

Members must focus on implementing the trade accord, or risk embarrassment

23 January 2019