Politics
Neighbors back Philippines against Islamic State-linked fighters
Region fears Marawi siege may be prelude to greater terrorist threat
New Zealand
Business
Prince Hotels buying Australian operator
Purchase will extend global reach of upscale Japanese chain
Business trends
Mining billionaire 'Twiggy' Forrest follows Buffett and Gates
Australian philanthropist puts social conscience on public display and mixed record behind him
Business trends
Cyberattack damage limited this time but Asia vulnerable
Experts warn the region could pay for a lack of investment in security
Politics
Papua New Guinea struggles to keep vote on track
Polling in the capital suspended, election officials arrested
Business
Mitsubishi Estate's new fund to target greater Asia
Japanese developer teams up with Hong Kong's CLSA to invest $1.8bn
Business
Japan Post weighs its options following failed takeover bid
Nomura Real Estate deal falls through, forcing a return to the company's roots
Business deals
Rio Tinto taps Yancoal for Australian coal assets over Glencore
Chinese miner beat Swiss trader's last-minute bid by restructuring payments
Business
Daikin set to buy Australian A/C maintenance company
Japanese manufacturer sees repairs, inspections as key to growth
Finance
Canberra's crackdown on cash transactions imperils A$100 note
Speculators and 'black economy' suck up Australia's plastic $100 bills
Politics
Peacekeepers to leave Solomon Islands after 14 years
Prime minister appeals to UN for help to prevent fresh outbreaks of civil strife
Politics
Papua New Guinea set for costly, unpredictable poll
Prime minister who thought he could 'have it all' faces the voters
Arts
Film highlights 'enfant terrible' of Australian art world
Brett Whiteley film explores wild life of internationally acclaimed artist
Politics
UN launches second round of nuclear ban talks
Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July
Politics
Greg Colton: Trump turns his back on climate change -- and US leadership
The president's callous approach toward other countries will prove costly
Economy
Indonesia's Kalla: TPP has lost its 'allure' without US
Vice president signals Jakarta is still on board with regional free trade
Biotechnology
Giant truck 'platoons' head for Australia's main roads
Convoys controlled by one driver will be more efficient, but will cost jobs
Commodities
Noble's woes raise specter of commodities meltdown
Market watchers worry key Asian player could become the next Glencore
Business
Mitsubishi to cash out of 2 Aussie coal mines
Japanese trading house shifting away from resources as prices slump
Politics
Ahead of elections, NZ opposition flags 40% immigration cut
Slowing income growth, stretched infrastructure turn tide against immigrants