China tech
Chinese drone maker targets farms in Japan, South Korea and Australia
XAG launches new unmanned vehicle to expand footprint in smart agriculture
Pacific Islands
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
Business deals
Australia cool to Anheuser-Busch InBev $11bn asset sale to Asahi
Regulator delays decision amid worry over competition in cider and beer markets
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
Natural disasters
New Zealand volcano vents steam and stymies recovery of bodies
Sixth death confirmed with another 8 feared dead remaining on White Island
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
