Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Food & Beverage
Japanese brewer Asahi taps Australia for growth
5 years after Carlton & United deal, beverage maker shifts focus beyond beer
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
Interview
Papua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM says
Marape eyes agreement as part of expanded trade ties with Tokyo
Commodities
BHP reports record output at Australian iron ore mines
Push into copper pays off as volumes grow by 9%
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
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Finance
Japan fintech tapped to build Palau's first bond issuance platform
Pacific island nation turns to co-developer of Cambodia's Bakong digital currency
Energy
Japan's Inpex picks Australia for $1.25bn renewable energy buildup
Gas and oil driller seeks to create export hub for green hydrogen
International relations
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
Authorities warn of more foreign agents seeking to infiltrate public bodies
Commodities
BHP to suspend Australia nickel operations amid Indonesia-fed glut
Miner cites oversupply of the key EV material for the move
Food & Beverage
Australia's Guzman y Gomez plans big expansion after splashy IPO
Soaring stock price may stem from quiet market as profitability concerns remain
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
Cybersecurity
Australia says China-backed hackers behind cybercrimes
Cybersecurity agency says thieves stole passwords, usernames from 2 networks
Finance
Australia, U.S. to tackle Pacific's fall in correspondent banks
'Worrying trend' hurts financial access, stability in region, U.S. official says