Your Week in Asia
Singapore, Australia head to polls, Ishiba visits Philippines
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Commodities
Australia's Albanese proposes critical minerals strategic reserve
Government says stockpiles and off-take deals would address market volatility
Your Week in Asia
Vance in India, South Korea's post-Yoon economy, election milestones
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Life
Asia-Pacific's best adventure kayaking spots
From beginner to advanced, explore the region's most epic waterways
Opinion
Will Australia go nuclear? Voters will soon decide
Unclear whether energy source is needed for country to reach net zero
Policy Asia
Trump spurs doubts over Australia's $234bn nuclear submarine plan
Risks of reliance on U.S. for security and AUKUS emerge amid election campaign
Commodities
BHP warns of potential hit from China slowdown when tariffs bite
Australian miner reports record copper and iron ore production over 9 months
Australia election
Australia election candidates face off over cost of living, Trump tariffs
Latest polls show opposition leader Dutton losing ground to incumbent Albanese
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Commodities
BHP banks on $10bn Canadian potash mine to diversify from iron ore
Fertilizer ingredient offers bright prospects for Australian miner as China steel output cools
International relations
Australia asks Indonesia about Russian request to base aircraft in Papua province
'We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region,' Albanese says
Politics
Australian opposition's pivot to China tested as May poll nears
Leader drops hawkish rhetoric in attempt to win back Chinese-Australian voters
Property
Australia PM pledges $6.3bn for 1st-home buyers as election looms
Albanese's government, if re-elected, would allow them to buy homes with 5% deposit
Economy
Japan shatters investment record in Australia, led by real estate and resources
More deals expected in 2025 as companies seek stability
Politics
Australian opposition drops 'Trumpian' campaign pledges as election nears
Peter Dutton says call to stop public servants working from home was a 'mistake'
Business deals
Japan's Dai-ichi Life to buy 15% of Australian insurer Challenger
$550m purchase from MS&AD highlights push by Japanese players into Australia
International relations
China-leased Port of Darwin to return to 'Australian hands': Albanese
As election looms, rival parties align on control of key infrastructure
Trade war
Australian PM hits back at Trump tariffs, rules out retaliation
Anthony Albanese says no compromise on several issues raised by the U.S.
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Energy
How Japan's LNG supply depends on carbon capture in Australia
Inpex plans to expand its answer to Western-led natural gas projects
Interview
Chinese military near Australia 'sends a message,' Taiwan envoy says
Member nations should 'set aside politics' for Taiwan's CPTPP bid, Douglas Hsu says
Politics
Australian PM announces May 3 as federal election date
Parties roll out energy support and tax cuts to gain an edge in tight race
Technology
Australian AI startup creates 'perfect victims' to bait scammers
Apate.ai bots keep swindlers tied up while eliciting information
Defense
Australia fast-tracks defense spending to counter China pressure
Canberra's planned increase falls short of Trump demands for more spending
Podcast: Tech Latest
China leads the charge in vanadium batteries as Australia rushes to catch up
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Commodities
Japan's Itochu to increase iron ore rights 50% amid high demand
Capacity expansion planned in mines in Brazil and Australia
Property
Mitsubishi Estate steps up Australia projects as workers return to office
Japan developer opens office tower with residential-hotel property on the way
Defense
Canada to buy $4bn Australian radar for Arctic amid fraught U.S. ties
Moves comes amid growing global interest in remote northern region
Tech Asia
Is it too late for Australia to shake China's grip on vanadium batteries?
Li-ion alternative discovered Down Under is finally coming into its own
Energy
Japan's Iwatani exits Australia green hydrogen project
Move follows local government's decision to halt investments, leaving massive costs
International relations
Australian foreign minister condemns Hong Kong 'bounty letters'
Hong Kong police silent on letters offering reward for information on dissident
Business deals
Hanwha aims to buy 9.9% of Australian shipbuilder Austal
Term sheet shows offer rate with 16.2% premium to Monday closing price