Economy
Surging imports mean lean times for Japan's beef producers
Tariffs on US meat little help as buyers switch to other foreign suppliers
New Zealand
Tea Leaves
Saving Sumatra's tigers while in Sydney
Taronga Zoo uses technology to help endangered cats far away
Politics
New leader lifts opposition hopes in New Zealand election
If elected, Labour will restrict foreign property purchases, maybe withdraw from TPP
Politics
Labor rights progress under threat across Asia
Trump, China and India pose risk to UN-led protections for workers
Politics
Australia, split over gay marriage, takes to the ballot
Nonbinding referendum is itself a point of controversy
Education
In first, 3 Asian schools crack Times Higher Education top 30
Technical prowess powers the region's universities up the world rankings
Economy
Immigration, exports hand Australia 26th recession-free year
Economic diversification, rising population support steady growth
Business
Tepco, Chubu Electric to buy more Aussie LNG
Japanese venture seeks to cut shipping costs, flexibly adjust procurement
Economy
RCEP hits snags on continued discord over tariffs
Members to abandon goal of having rival to TPP this year
Politics
Australia hurt by currency 'Cold War' from Fed, ECB and BOJ
Jackson Hole summit shows desire to weaken major currencies
Politics
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Tea Leaves
Progress on the bumpy road to democracy
East Timor provides a small but timely example of the power of the ballot box
Economy
'TPP 11' to freeze drug data protection demanded by US
Remaining members thrashing out details to revive trade pact
Business
Citic may halt Australian iron ore project, chairman warns
Court case over royalties could end troubled venture
Politics
Former Australian PM: China-US can rein in Pyongyang
Cooperation key to solving region's problems, sharing intelligence can curb terrorism
Finance
CBA probe marks latest black eye for Aussie banking
Criticism over financial supervision may hurt Turnbull government
Politics
China in East Timor; concern in Indonesia and Australia
Southeast Asia's youngest country has a new sugar daddy
Business
Australian airlines reorient to China following domestic slump
New routes, booking partnership target burgeoning Asia-Pacific tourism market
Business
Sumitomo carving out larger New Zealand timber supply
Trading house expanding forest holdings as demand grows in China, around Asia
