Economy
New Zealand central bank ups rates to 14-yr high, signals hikes done
RBNZ raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.5%
Oceania
International relations
Australia and India to deepen economic ties, mineral efforts
Indian PM Modi visits Australia for first time since 2014
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
Opinion
Australia's defense review can't take the place of security strategy
Potential impact of ambitious arms programs undefined
Your Week in Asia
India-Pacific summit, Russian PM to China, Future of Asia event
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
G-7 in Japan
Quad agrees to bolster submarine cables in 47-minute summit
4 leaders squeeze in meeting between G-7 sessions and dinner on Saturday
Transportation
Qantas to double Japan flights in bet on global travel rebound
Australian carrier's Japanese service set to surpass pre-pandemic levels
Indo-Pacific
Papua New Guinea, U.S. to sign defense, maritime agreements
Blinken to visit Pacific island nation next week; Biden pulls out of stopover
Trade
China resumes imports of Australian timber in sign of thaw
Uncertainties remain over Beijing's restrictions on barley, wine and more
International relations
U.S. agrees to renew strategic pact with 2nd Pacific island state
Move part of efforts to respond to competition from China
Indo-Pacific
Quad meeting in Australia canceled as U.S. politics pull Biden home
White House faces 'damage control' as debt talks also nix president's trip to PNG
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
Supply Chain
Australian Strategic Materials gets U.S. buyer for rare-earth alloy
Sales to American magnet maker come as supply chains diversify from China
Indo-Pacific
U.S. agrees to renew strategic pact with Micronesia, says envoy
Washington eyes similar deal with Palau in face of China's Pacific influence
Commodities
Australia's Newcrest supports Newmont's $17.8bn takeover bid
Merger would be third-largest deal ever involving an Australian company
Opinion
U.S. technology controls fail to account for Pacific allies
Shift from outdated mindset needed to support collective regional security
Indo-Pacific
U.S. eyes access to Papua New Guinea naval base and airport
South Pacific competition intensifies following China’s deal with Solomon Islands
Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand to offer beds in economy class from $250 each
Skynest available on Auckland to New York or Chicago flights
