Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sees progress in Australia getting nuclear-powered submarine
Leaders of U.S., U.K. and Australia vow to achieve the goal at 'earliest possible date'
Oceania
International relations
Solomons 'unfairly targeted' since recognizing China: prime minister
Sogavare says islands 'friends to all' amid concern over security deal with Beijing
Life
In Australia, multicultural means multireligious
Traditional churches in decline amid rise of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
Coronavirus
From Singapore to Japan, workers get restless as offices call
Surveys signal clash between employer and employee priorities after COVID
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong-based PAG buys Aussie food brands Patties and Vesco
Acquisitions by Blackstone-backed investment manager total nearly $472m
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum merge: Crypto players raise stakes amid blockchain shift
Digital token services in Asia hunt for fresh opportunities, but risks remain
Opinion
AUKUS is not an alliance for nuclear deterrence
Pact is really about strategic sharing of technology to protect open seas
International relations
Queen's death may stir republican sentiment in Australia, Pacific
Affection for Elizabeth as head of state might not transfer to King Charles
Economy
New Zealand economy rebounds in Q2 as tourists return
Central bank not finished tamping down demand; rates expected to reach 4%
Commodities
Rio Tinto, China Baowu in $2bn deal to develop Australia iron ore
Partnership formed despite strained ties between Beijing and Canberra
Companies
Inquiry finds Australia's Star unfit to run Sydney casino
Gambling regulator says report into casino 'is, quite frankly, shocking'
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
Natural disasters
At least 4 dead after 7.6 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea
Damage to buildings and infrastructure also reported: U.N. agency
Natural disasters
Consecutive earthquakes hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Hundreds of people evacuate to higher grounds
Energy
LNG exporter Australia shifts focus to meeting demand at home
Energy companies respond to decarbonization drive, shortage concerns
International relations
Legacy of decency: Asian leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Monarch was frequent visitor to region during her 70-year reign
DealStreetAsia
U.S.-based LaSalle raises over $2.2bn for Asia property fund
Will use capital across commercial, residential, logistics, hospitality sectors
Interview
Palau will maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, president vows
Pacific island nation sees parallel with events in Ukraine
Politics
Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest
Opposition accuses PM Sogavare of clinging on to power
Shinzo Abe
Australia to send Albanese, 3 former PMs to Japan for Abe funeral
Howard, Abbott, Turnbull to pay tribute to slain ex-leader
