International relations
Australia upgrades relations with Vietnam to 'strategic partnership'
Hanoi's ties on par with those for U.S., China, India, South Korea, Japan and Russia
International relations
Belt and Road
Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia
Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers
Politics
U.S. Senate bill targeting China's BGI, WuXi AppTec moves forward
'Protectionist' legislation 'takes advantage of anger towards China,' GOP senator says
Opinion
Australia needs a new strategy to guide its defense planning
By establishing priorities, Canberra can better prioritize use of resources
South China Sea
Australia and ASEAN call for South China Sea restraint, Gaza ceasefire
Statement calls for 'rules-based' order in region as Beijing looks to increase presence
International relations
Amid cyberscam threats, ASEAN-Australia pledge to tackle human trafficking
Expert says Australia must do more to fight transnational crime in Southeast Asia
The Nikkei View
Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable
Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war
Interview
India's top diplomat points to 'new phase' in Japan defense ties
Jaishankar weighs in on awkward relations with China, Pakistan, Maldives
Automobiles
Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives
Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN considers including Europe in defense talks to enhance ties
Move comes as China's clout grows, global tensions spill into Southeast Asia
South China Sea
Philippines blames China Coast Guard for South China Sea collisions
Manila says Chinese vessel's 'dangerous maneuvers' caused incident in waterway
Opinion
West must take care in moving toward China's approach to aid
Blurring between export credit and development assistance carries risks
.jpg?width=300&height=168&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms)
China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
International relations
Japan PM Kishida to address U.S. Congress on April 11
Trip 'symbolizes both nations' commitment to peace and prosperity,' congressional leaders say
International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
International relations
Australia wants 'region where no one country dominates': FM Wong
Tensions with China over contested waters top agenda at ASEAN-Australia summit
Interview
Turkey's ex-president slams U.S. 'double standards' on Israel, Ukraine
Abdullah Gul says West's policies on conflicts could benefit China
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Myanmar-India border residents trapped between two wars
New Delhi ends free cross-border movement as suspicion swirls in strife-torn Manipur
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Interview
North Korea's arms supply to Russia must be halted: Czech top diplomat
Jan Lipavsky calls for maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait
Trade
Chinese e-commerce flood into U.S. raises safety concerns
Senators move to scrap duty-free status of sub-$800 shipments from China
International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
Japan-South Korea ties
Yoon says better Japan ties helping deter North Korea threat
South Korean leader asks international community to help realize unification with North