Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
International relations
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
Authorities warn of more foreign agents seeking to infiltrate public bodies
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia
Defense
Australia to purchase U.S.-made 'killer drones'
Adoption of armed drones by Canberra has been slow, expert says
Indo-Pacific
NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ
Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week
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Defense
Australia taps Amazon for $1.3bn 'top secret' cloud storage system
Local arm of U.S tech giant to run data centers for military and intelligence
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
International relations
Solomon Islands PM visits Australia in first foreign trip
Leaders discuss security, policing as geopolitical tension in Pacific heats up
Interview
Australia's new rules 'facilitate' Japan investment, envoy says
Canberra streamlines access to critical minerals to strengthen supply chains
International relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says ties with Australia are back on track
Meeting with Prime Minister Albanese in Canberra comes as economic ties warm
Indo-Pacific
India can be part of Quad collective defense, university report says
Xi's vision for China is incompatible with New Delhi, according to ex-Indian naval officer
International relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Australia this week
PM Albanese says he and Li will meet with business leaders from both nations
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific should create 'common defense market,' Hudson analyst says
U.S. and Japan officials to meet Sunday to discuss joint weapon production
Indo-Pacific
U.S. finds new 'brand' for Quad, starting with Papua New Guinea relief
White House kicks off preparations for foreign ministers in Japan and summit in India