Commodities
Why Asia weaponized rare earths, soybeans and palm oil in 2019
Resource nationalism took hold amid trade war tensions and environmental risks
New Zealand
Energy
Total and Woodside ink deal with Myanmar for offshore gas project
Agreement marks milestone in opening door to energy investment
Opinion
2020 look ahead: Trade turbulence will continue, worsened by Trump
World Trade Organization is unraveling and US growing even more protectionist
China tech
Chinese drone maker targets farms in Japan, South Korea and Australia
XAG launches new unmanned vehicle to expand footprint in smart agriculture
Transportation
Qantas posts record earnings with 'budget carrier' tricks and new tech
CEO, who earned wings with low-cost carrier, turns around money-losing airline
Commodities
Historic drought in Australia rattles global farm goods market
Wool, wheat and sugar prices spike as exports dwindle
Belt and Road
Beijing courts Micronesia in push for rival base to Guam
China dangles economic assistance to Pacific island nations currently aligned with US
Trade
US forces standstill of WTO appeals body
Lack of judges leaves 14 trade cases hanging in the balance
Opinion
South Korea's quantitative easing would be road to nowhere
Japan shows how QE discourages deep corporate reform
Politics
Bougainville votes for independence from Papua New Guinea
China to step up its approach to South Pacific island if independence is granted
Opinion
APEC shows virtues of multilateralism despite Chile cancellation
New host Malaysia will aid efforts to push forward free trade pacts
International relations
Fear of China's election meddling triggers reforms across Pacific
Reports of shady contributions and spy activities push governments to act
Business deals
Singapore-based Keppel REIT in $110m green loan from OCBC
Listed landlord plans to expand its environmentally friendly building portfolio
Opinion
Australia needs clear message when it comes to Chinese meddling
Scott Morrison's government has no strategy to deal with Beijing's rise
Opinion
Japan can teach Australia how to carefully handle China
Scott Morrison needs to study Shinzo Abe's resolve
Politics
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post, citing 'fake news' law
Social media giant ordered to run correction after author refuses to comply
Commodities
Demand from health-conscious Chinese underpin world nut prices
Despite high import tariffs, China is still buying from the US
Commodities
Rio Tinto chases greener identity in Australia and China
Mining giant's projects seek to cut emissions in carbon-heavy industries
Opinion
Pacific islands avoid China's 'debt-trap' diplomacy for now
Beijing's interest in region sparks fears it is making unsustainable loans
Nikkei Markets
Sime Darby's net profit rises on strong equipment sales
Robust demand for mining equipment in China to help sustain earnings
Commodities
US and Australia form scrum to break China's rare-earth grip
Washington looks to ally to end reliance on trade war rival
Energy
LNG prices in Asia plunge 43% as new US supply hits market
Production at new fields in Australia and Russia adding to glut
Business deals
Kirin to sell Australian dairy unit to China's Mengniu
Japanese brewer continues streamlining to focus on alcoholic beverages
Agriculture
Japan to strengthen IP protections for its high-end produce
Move will curb foreign growers so Japanese farms realize the fruits of their labor
Life
Modern Australian cuisine makes waves in Bali
Expatriate chefs rule culinary roost on Indonesian resort island