Oceania

Biden to Sign Defence, Surveillance Pacts with Papua New Guinea

Strategic ties with regional leaders will be bolstered when US president visits Port Moresby on May 22. His trip to…

4 weeks ago

China Cool on ‘Interfering’ NATO’s Plan for an Office in Japan

China condemns NATO's 'continual eastward expansion' suggesting its plan to have a liaison office in Japan is an 'attempt to…

1 month ago

Australian Exports to China Shoot Back up to Record Highs

Exports of Australian iron ore and coal to China rose to A$19 billion ($12.7 billion) in March, 31% above 2022,…

1 month ago

Australia’s Central Bank in Shock Rate Hike, Warns More Possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia, which has drawn criticism in recent weeks, stunned markets on Tuesday by hiking its cash…

1 month ago

Australia Set for Big Budget Rebound, But Tax Cuts Cloud Outlook

A mining tax windfall has helped Australia nearly balance the books, but a huge test looms from 2024 tax cuts…

1 month ago

Lithium Prices Rise 10% After Five-Month Slump

Analysts say the move by Chile to nationalise its lithium sector, which could potentially curb long-term supply, may be negated…

1 month ago

Biden May Visit Papua New Guinea to Bolster Pacific Ties

The US President will fly to Japan for a G7 meeting in May, and is looking to stopover in Port…

1 month ago

Australia Plans Fuel Emission Rules to Boost EV Sales

New national electric vehicle strategy will introduce a fuel efficiency standard that will outline how much carbon dioxide a car…

2 months ago

Surveillance Fear as China Restarts Work on Fifth Antarctic Base

New satellite images reveal that construction has resumed for the first time since 2018 on China’s fifth station in the…

2 months ago

Stocks Hold Their Ground on Most Asian Markets

The Kospi in Korea, the ASX 200 in Australia and the Nikkei in Japan all rose more than 1%; Hong…

2 months ago

Australia and China Move to Resolve Barley Trade Row

Australia will suspend a case it lodged at the WTO, while China does a prompt review into duties imposed on…

2 months ago

New Zealand Facing ‘Aggressive Foreign Interference’ – Guardian

Analysts believe New Zealand’s strategic importance in the Pacific, and growing awareness about the country's politics, has upset authoritarian leaders…

2 months ago