Indo-Pacific
Bank of China chairman visits PNG amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
Trip follows island nation's defense pact with Washington
Papua New Guinea
Defense
PNG won't be used for 'offensive military operations': Marape
Prime minister says defense cooperation deal with U.S. will boost capabilities
International relations
Modi extends 'Global South' outreach to Pacific islands after G-7
Indian PM 'forcefully' made developing world's case at rich nations' summit
Defense
U.S. and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact
A separate agreement will provide increased maritime surveillance of PNG territory
Indo-Pacific
Biden cancels Quad visit to Australia to focus on debt limit talks
Historic Papua New Guinea trip also off the table in diplomatic setback
Opinion
Rows over Asian carbon credits overlook project benefits
Efforts to offset emissions can benefit communities most in need
Tea Leaves
Papua New Guinea's 'bilums' weave together function, fashion
Traditional string bags find buyers in Sydney and New York
International relations
Queen Elizabeth's soft power in Asia went beyond the Commonwealth
New U.K. King Charles III faces struggle to match mother's ties in region
Politics
Papua New Guinea PM faces uncertain future after election disarray
Marape expected to take protectionist stance on foreign investment
Natural disasters
Large eruption occurs in Papua New Guinea; no tsunami in Japan
Tuesday evening volcanic eruption sent plumes up to 15 km in altitude
Politics
Viral lies spread democratic decay from Thailand to Nepal: report
Asia needs structural change, not just tech crackdown, USAID-backed scholars say
International relations
Papua New Guinea joins Australia effort to calm Solomon Islands
Some 50 police officers arrive in capital of Honiara after 3 days of protests
Asia Insight
China-backed mining deepens Papua New Guinea's golden dilemma
COVID raises economic need but history of disputes and Beijing's rise fuel opposition
Coronavirus
Australia vaccine diplomacy tested as COVID slams Papua New Guinea
Vying with China for Pacific influence, Quad member aims to win over skeptics
Environment
Singapore startup seeks to preserve Papua New Guinea biodiversity
Ecoshare uses lease scheme to support local people and promote conservation
Opinion
Papua New Guinea a warning for poor nations rich in natural resources
Developing countries often do not profit from wealth lying under the ground
Commodities
Japan tapers imports of logs from tropical trees to near zero
Major plywood maker pulls plug as Malaysia and PNG move to protect forests
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
