Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands
Energy
BHP weighs pullout from coal mining as investors grow greener
Anglo-Australian giant sees promise in copper and nickel for electric cars
Asia Insight
China seeks to flip nations in Pacific Great Game with US
Taiwan ties and geography give small islands big significance
Environment
Pacific beachgoers face sunscreen bans for coral conservation
Hawaii and Palau enact prohibitions, though some question the harm
Opinion
US's Huawei ban highlights growing network of tech export controls
Sales of everything from 3D printing to AI are now subject to tight rules
Business trends
Japan leaves billions on table as paperwork clogs free trade deals
Only half of eligible companies enjoying fruits of 17 trade agreements
Opinion
Asian exporters must heed Singapore's recession warning signs
Southeast Asian nations will fall victim to same global troubles
Opinion
EU should expand maritime activity in Southeast Asia as China looms
New defense pact with Vietnam foreshadows bigger role in global security
Economy
Rate cut spreads in Asia, but currency risks loom
India, Thailand and New Zealand surprise analysts with bigger-than-expected moves
Opinion
Japan and South Korea will be biggest losers in US-China currency war
ASEAN countries will also be collateral damage as demand falls and exports are hit
