Economy
Australia fears of Q3 GDP slump lessened by robust recovery
Government firm on keeping economy open as 87% of adults double vaccinated
Economy
Coronavirus
U.K., Germany and Italy detect omicron coronavirus variant
Many countries announce travel curbs, bans on southern Africa
Economy
New Zealand hikes rates for 2nd straight month as inflation looms
Central bank says more stimulus on horizon despite OCR rise to 0.75%
Coronavirus
Australia to allow in fully vaccinated visa holders on Dec. 1
All inoculated travelers from Japan and South Korea to be accepted
Interview
U.K. 'on track' to join CPTPP by 2022, trade official says
E-commerce, state spending talks 'moving incredibly quickly;' tariffs up next
International relations
At APEC, Xi vows to open China as Taiwan promotes CPTPP bid
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
COVID vaccines
APEC ministers pledge more COVID vaccines and safe travel
21 members, including U.S. and China, hold virtual talks ahead of Friday summit
Opinion
Green hydrogen can re-energize Indo-Pacific relations
Close cooperation between regional governments will be an essential enabler
Trade
World's biggest trade deal RCEP to take effect Jan. 1
Asia-focused pact covers 30% of global population and GDP
Trade
Chinese duties on Australian wine to be taken up by WTO panel
Dispute settlement body agreed to Canberra's second request for review
Economy
New Zealand central bank hikes interest rate to 0.50%
Rising inflation prompts first raise in 7 years as RBNZ expects stimulus to ease
Opinion
COVID lays bare Australia's dyed-in-the-wool complacency
Has the 'lucky country' finally run out of luck?
International relations
EU pushes back Australia trade talks over France submarine snub
AUKUS deal puts goal of FTA by year-end further from reach
Opinion
Our climate emergency requires huge amounts of green hydrogen
Energy source provides unmatched potential to cut global emissions
Indo-Pacific
Quad leaders to call for securing chip supply chain
Japan, India, Australia and U.S. leaders to link advanced tech with human rights
Trade
China officially applies to join CPTPP trade pact
Bid comes day after U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new defense partnership
Economy
New Zealand economy surged 2.8% in Q2
GDP growth beats predictions; central bank expected to lift interest rates
Commodities
Guinea coup upends China strategy as aluminum prices soar
Beijing's dependence on Australia rises while uncertainty clouds African source
Currencies
Australia, Singapore and Malaysia to test digital payments
Central banks intend to develop shared platforms for cross-border transactions
Economy
Australia GDP growth slows in Q2 ahead of COVID lockdown downturn
Country ekes out 0.7% increase amid race to step up vaccinations