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
Oceania
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Shift from outdated mindset needed to support collective regional security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
Politics
Micronesia's new president takes over from Taiwan-leaning predecessor
Wesley Simina faces diplomatic balancing act between China and U.S.
Economy
Australia budget surplus likely a one-off as spending surges
Canberra's finances face 'downside shock' after commodity price windfall
Politics
Australia expands defense budget ahead of submarines purchase
Canberra lifts nuclear ambitions in light of China's growing heft in Indo-Pacific
Work
Young Japanese seek way out of country, hit on working holidays
COVID era, weak yen and Japan's rigid work culture turn off nation's youth
Companies
Australia's Qantas picks its first female chief executive
Vanessa Hudson's appointment comes with airline's recovery on horizon
Opinion
Murdochs' grip on Australian media can be unlocked
Impact of $787.5 million Fox News settlement felt half a world away
Energy
BP agrees to buy Shell's stake in Australian Browse gas project
Long-stalled development could benefit China, Japan, South Korea
International relations
Australia seeks to rebalance ties with China after three-year freeze
Foreign minister says Canberra must 'lower the heat' on potential Taiwan conflict
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to strike economic deal with Pacific islands to counter China
Washington explores more military access as Beijing expands reach
Defense
Japan's defense forces to visit Kiribati on biggest-ever Indo-Pacific tour
Deployment aims to check China's influence after island nation cuts Taiwan ties
Opinion
AUKUS is a bad deal for Australia
Despite great cost, Canberra runs real risk of never getting its submarines
International relations
Australia foreign minister visits Pacific islands with eye on China
Climate, post-COVID economic recovery on agenda in New Caledonia and Tuvalu
DealStreetAsia
Australia and Singapore AI startup Cortical Labs raises $10m
Funding round led by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's Horizons Ventures
Opinion
G-20 nations should commit $500bn a year to 'SDG Stimulus'
The world is running out of time to rescue the U.N. 2030 Agenda
Climate Change
Albanese's emissions bill seeks to end Australia's 'climate wars'
Law seen as necessary, but industry groups unlikely to give in just yet
Opinion
Fiji is trying to move beyond 'coup culture'
Democratic transition is off to a bumpy start and many risks remain
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS front: Japan's top admiral visits Australian submarine base
Navy chief Sakai seeks deeper collaboration with nuclear-powered fleet
Opinion
Australia and Indonesia should forge business ties in lithium
Missing ingredient for Widodo's vision for EV sector is close at hand
Media & Entertainment
Turnbull takes on Murdoch's Australian media empire
Former prime minister is calling for rigorous inquiry into News Corp
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Opinion
Rows over Asian carbon credits overlook project benefits
Efforts to offset emissions can benefit communities most in need