Business Spotlight
Suntory, Asahi and Kirin face sober reality in Japan
Big three brewers move abroad as domestic alcohol consumption dries up
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands
Opinion
It is time for G-20 to give way to tech-driven AI-20
Multilateral body based on harnessing artificial intelligence is way forward
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 9 to Feb. 15, Beijing to quarantine all arrivals for 14 days
China reports 143 new deaths on mainland as cases surpass 66,000
Coronavirus
Australian universities stung by absence of Chinese students
Billions of dollars at risk as travel ban interrupts return of tens of thousands
Coronavirus
'Worse than prison': Asia strains to quarantine masses
Coronavirus wreaks havoc on region's tourism industry
Opinion
Australia's farmers welcome competition from US-China trade deal
From beef to peaches, Beijing is keen on Australian exports
Your Week in Asia
Chinese markets reopen, RCEP talks and India rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Coronavirus
China faces more travel curbs as coronavirus spreads
Australia latest to bar entry and travel while Vietnam suspends flights
Coronavirus
Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia plan coronavirus evacuation
Nations to quarantine citizens for around 14 days after returning home from Wuhan
Opinion
Asia must step up tech security as it hands Huawei 5G green light
Governments around world set to follow UK stance on Chinese telecoms giant
Tea Leaves
Australia's firestorm is a wildlife disaster
More than 1 billion animals are feared to have died, and many more will follow
Energy
Australian coal mines ride self-driving wave
BHP and Mitsubishi eye cost reductions from autonomous trucks and AI
Coronavirus
Wuhan coronavirus confirmed in Malaysia, Australia and Nepal
Japan declares third infection in woman who traveled from Wuhan
International relations
Singapore and TPP trailblazers now turn to digital rule-setting
Partners seek to draw global standards for AI, fintech and personal data
Opinion
Why should anyone trust Australia when it comes to climate change?
Politicians have been humiliated by lackluster response as country burns
Agriculture
China's hunger for farms and food alarms Australia and New Zealand
Mengniu Dairy's baby formula deal reopens debate over security
Opinion
Coronavirus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation
Region is safer after epidemic lessons but new diseases always arising
Natural disasters
Australia's fossil fuel giants discover charity as fires rage
Government sees no direct link between climate change and bushfires
CES 2020
Amazon launches in-car smart speakers in India in Asian push
Head of Alexa and Echo targets ‘key growth regions’ of Japan, Australia and NZ
Tea Leaves
Acclaimed book points to a brighter Australian future
Alternative view of night sky in 'Dark Emu' illuminates debate on Aboriginal rights
Natural disasters
Australia fire burns area 20 times the size of Tokyo
Prime Minister Morrison scrambles to contain political and economic damage
Media & Entertainment
Asia's newsrooms still lack female representation, journalists say
Women from around the region meet in Tokyo to discuss diversity in coverage
Opinion
2020 look ahead: Chinese influence a concern as ASEAN elections arrive
Taiwan, Singapore and others must beware Beijing's intentions as voters go to polls
Commodities
Why Asia weaponized rare earths, soybeans and palm oil in 2019
Resource nationalism took hold amid trade war tensions and environmental risks
Energy
Total and Woodside ink deal with Myanmar for offshore gas project
Agreement marks milestone in opening door to energy investment