Australia election
Australians cast ballots in vote to pick new prime minister
Labor has a lead in opinion polls, but the conservative coalition is closing gap
Oceania
Society
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe
Cause still unclear for rare outbreak of viral disease outside Africa
Australia election
Australia's Labor, 'teal independents' tap female voter frustration
Harassment scandals, ugly statistics offer opening against ruling coalition
Business Spotlight
Software billionaire takes on Australia's biggest carbon emitter
Mike Cannon-Brookes uses election-style tactics in bid to halt AGL's coal power demerger
International relations
China looms large in East Timor 20 years after independence
By strengthening commercial ties, Beijing raises presence in western Pacific
Australia election
China on the ballot in Australia as Solomons pact upends debate
Labor shares Liberals' hawkish tone but looks set to pursue more regional diplomacy
Australia election
Soaring cost of living hangs over Australian election
The winner of Saturday's poll will have to tackle accelerating inflation
Australia election
Australia polls show election tightening over final campaign
PM Morrison describes trend as 'really encouraging'
Opinion
Australia's election is a contest about character and competence
Six-week campaign has been uninspiring and at times unedifying
Coronavirus
Japan to test accepting tourists from Singapore, Thailand and more
U.S., Australia included in trial letting in small groups ahead of easing in June
Australia election
Who is Anthony Albanese, Australia's opposition leader?
Raised by a single mom, 59-year-old is favored to become next PM
Asia Insight
Paradise lost? China, the Solomons and the battle for the Pacific
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
Australia election
Economy key to Australian election: 5 things to know
National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government
Your Week in Asia
Biden's Asia trip, Australia election, APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
Head of government to miss parliament meetings; has 'moderate' symptoms
Opinion
Rise of teal independents upsets Australian political orthodoxy
New breed of candidates have galvanized middle-class voters
International relations
Australian opposition blames PM Morrison for Solomons 'failure'
Containing Chinese influence in Pacific becomes key issue in upcoming election
Rates & Bonds
Australia's central bank hikes interest rates, flags more to come
Size of nation's first increase in more than a decade surprises analysts