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
Economy
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
Business trends
Suspect suppliers ousted under Australia's anti-trafficking law
Retailer Woolworths takes steps to rid supply chain of Xinjiang cotton
Coronavirus
New Zealand's delta COVID outbreak grows amid race to vaccinate
Extended lockdown tests economic resilience with uncertain end point
Currencies
China risk sends Australian, South Korean currencies sliding
Fear of Chinese slowdown weighs on export-heavy nations
International relations
Quad navies gather for drills as Australia courts India on trade
'Good luck with that,' expert says of Canberra's push for alternative to China
Economy
Pandemic plunges 80m people in Asia into extreme poverty: ADB
Latest findings show region's sustainable development agenda under threat
Opinion
Energy storage is ignored crisis within the climate crisis
Hydropower essential to back up wind and solar
Opinion
India nowhere near ready to substitute for China
Better integration into existing value chains is needed first
Economy
Australia's central bank ready to act if COVID curbs threaten economy
August meeting minutes show RBA continues to review bond buying plan
Opinion
How Australia became the world's most luxurious prison
Convict past is key to understanding the country's overseas travel ban
Finance
Singapore's DBS hikes payouts as other lenders reel from COVID
Central banks in the city-state and Thailand ease guidance on dividends
Economy
Australia central bank to trim bond buying despite delta COVID risk
Hawkish decision surprises markets but RBA sees virus pressure as temporary
Opinion
Australia's COVID-19 about-face is a warning for everyone
Scott Morrison should channel the Hawke-Keating era to get creative about reform
Coronavirus
Sydney COVID lockdown extended as double-dip recession fears grow
Australia's tight rules and low vaccination rate threaten economic comeback
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
