Materials
Cook Islands poised to become deep-sea mining leader
Backers say industry will spur green transition but critics fret over environment
Indo-Pacific
Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy
Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation
Politics
Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration, Taiwan ties
Outcome could affect security deal with Australia and Pacific geopolitics
Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu's Taiwan ties under pressure as election looms
Island nation, looking for more financial support, may shift toward Beijing
Indo-Pacific
Solomons shows it's not easy for China, U.S. to woo some small nations
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
Crime
Australia sanctions Russian hacker for Medibank breach
Aleksandr Ermakov is the first person penalized under new cyber laws
Politics
Riots underline Papua New Guinea's social and economic fragility
Looting in Port Moresby follows decades of urban squalor and neglect
International relations
Renewed calls for China to free Australian writer Yang five years on
Beijing envoy says case differs from that of released Australian journalist Cheng
Supply Chain
Australian port dispute brings increasing pain to economy
Union tries to avoid arbitrator intervention, minister rules out stepping in
International relations
China eyes defense ties reboot with Australia despite Taiwan tensions
Beijing envoy Xiao suggests Japan injured Australian divers in naval incident
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Australia inks Lockheed Martin deal to build guided missiles at home
Contract worth $24m part of broader plans to cover arsenal's 'strike gap'
Taiwan elections
Australia cautions Beijing to 'respect' outcome of Taiwan elections
China appeared to dismiss Democratic Progressive Party's victory in weekend polls
Taiwan tensions
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies
Opinion
New Zealand's new PM isn't going back to old ways on China
Luxon's pro-business instincts tempered by coalition partners
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Defense
Taiwan 'open' to deeper AUKUS ties amid election meddling fears
Representative to Australia highlights growing China interference in cyberspace
Politics
Papua New Guinea's Marape faces calls to quit over deadly unrest
At least 16 reportedly killed amid violence and looting as police strike over pay
Commodities
Australia funds rare earth research as West seeks China alternatives
Canberra to spend $14m to boost rare earth and critical minerals sectors
Defense
New Zealand 'interested in exploring' AUKUS opportunities
PM Luxon meets Australia's Albanese on first official trip overseas
Opinion
Australia is getting a better grip on immigration
Government puts new focus on quality, timeliness and economic competitiveness
Indo-Pacific
U.S. defense bill strengthens military ties with AUKUS, Japan
Congress authorizes 3 nuclear-powered subs for Australia
Energy
Albanese urged to end Australia nuclear 'ban' to hit net-zero goal
PM under domestic, international pressure to help decarbonize economy
Food & Beverage
Australia wants Japanese shoppers to go bananas for its fruits
'Eco' bananas and 'winter season' mangoes promoted for promising market
Politics
Australia's Albanese faces immigration heat as house prices soar
First-time buyers getting squeezed out of property market
Defense
AUKUS to step up testing of maritime drones amid China buildup
U.S., U.K. and Australian defense chiefs vow to advance open Indo-Pacific
Defense
Australia looks to restrict defense tech access by foreigners
Protecting AUKUS secrets is goal, but universities worry about joint research