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
Politics
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
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
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
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Australia's clampdown on hate crimes should protect Jews too
Upsurge in antisemitic incidents and threats yet to result in police action
Defense
AUKUS weighs Japan's participation in defense tech development
Ahead of PM Kishida's visit in April, U.S. leads talks with U.K. and Australia
Politics
Australian court jails man for foreign interference in favor of China
Di Sanh Duong aimed to influence policy; is first person sentenced under new law
South China Sea
Philippines' Marcos remains firm on defending sovereignty
President pledges not to allow foreign power to take 'one square inch' of territory
Asia Insight
In China's shadow, Hong Kong escapees urge Australia to raise visa game
Amid Canberra-Beijing thaw, asylum seekers left in limbo as program for workers, graduates grows
Indo-Pacific
Taiwan ally Tuvalu names former attorney general as prime minister
Feleti Teo's election shows ties with Taipei remain strong, envoy says
International relations
In EV revolution, resource-rich Global South hopes to turn cash-rich
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
Opinion
Gridlock has put U.S. strategic advantages in the Pacific at risk
Failure to fund pacts with 3 island nations would leave void for China to fill
Defense
Australia boosts navy funding to build largest fleet since WWII
Government adds $7.2bn to double warships, citing 'uncertain world'
Politics
Dozens killed in violence-plagued Papua New Guinea ambush
Illegal high-powered weapons worsening tribal conflict, says analyst
International relations
Japan seeks to allay Pacific island fears over Fukushima discharge
Foreign minister criticized for not fielding local press queries on treated water
International relations
Pacific nations caught in China-U.S. rivalry try to balance ties
PNG aims for stable relations with both, while Palau awaits Washington funding
Sports
China powers women's tennis despite Peng Shuai's uncertain fate
Questions linger over Chinese star's safety after high-profile sexual assault claims
Defense
Japan and five Pacific Islands countries plan cyberdefense drill
Cybersecurity experts from Palau, Nauru, 3 others to gather in Guam for exercise
International relations
Yang Hengjun's death sentence shows power of China's secret service
Ministry of State Security sends message to would-be pro-democracy activists
International relations
PNG's Marape hails close ties in Australia speech as China seeks inroads
Address follows reports Beijing wants a security deal with the Pacific state
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Congress aid fight gives opening to China in Pacific, critics say
Financing for key American strategic partners held up by partisan politics