Politics
Australia names ex-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ambassador to U.S.
Mandarin speaker agrees to take appointment in response to rising China
Oceania
Opinion
Albanese is right: It is time to close the case of Julian Assange
Australian prime minister's move may signal end is near for WikiLeaks legal saga
Environment
Green hydrogen booms in Asia as companies rush into projects
Denmark's Orsted in talks with POSCO, BP invests in Australian project
DealStreetAsia
Australia's Heal Partners seeks up to $500m for new fund
Investment firm specializes in health care, education and lifestyle sectors
Economy
New Zealand economy grows strongly in Q3 but recession clouds loom
Central bank expected to crank up rates in fight against 3-decade-high inflation
Climate Change
Japan hosts 1st meeting for Asia zero-emissions initiative in March
Indonesia deal offers model to boost renewable energy and carbon-neutral fuel
Society
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco
New laws prohibit sales to those born from 2009, reduce nicotine and retailers
Transportation
From Singapore to Japan, Asian airlines rush to ramp up routes
SIA inks deals as rivals like JAL and AirAsia expand flights despite risks
Companies
Australia regulator sues casino operator Star executives
Former CEO and others targeted over handling of money-laundering risks
Economy
Australia's huge housing market keeps central bank on knife edge
Test awaits in 2023 as inflation-fighting rate hikes put focus on mortgage servicing
Climate Change
Climate change stokes new norm of extreme Australia weather
New report increases pressure on the Albanese government to take stronger action
International relations
Japan, Australia vow to bolster security ties amid China threat
PM Kishida meets with Australian defense and foreign ministers
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's ShopBack bags $30m from Australia's Westpac
Cashback platform has been bolstering its leadership team
International relations
U.S. to expand Australia military footprint with eye on Taiwan
Canberra will propose more trilateral exercises at 2-plus-2 meeting with Japan
Economy
Australia economy slows in Q3 as higher rates, prices sap spending
Consumers tighten belts amid central bank moves to slow demand
Food & Beverage
China dairy giant Yili on aggressive overseas shopping spree
Investments in New Zealand and at home spurred by upswing in global demand
Economy
Australia central bank raises rates to 10-year high, says more needed
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.1%
Society
Asia's 'El Chapo' to be extradited to Australia in weeks: lawyer
Tse Chi Lop's drug trafficking operation had global reach, documents show
Opinion
U.S. will listen more to Australia and Japan if they speak together
Tokyo-Canberra partnership is about both managing Beijing and managing Washington
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