Oceania

Global Finance System at Risk of a ‘Great Fracture’, UN Chief Warns

Guterres warned of fragmentation "in world economic and financial systems" amid differing views on technology and security; he also urged…

8 months ago

China’s Li Qiang Urges ASEAN Nations to ‘Avoid a New Cold War’

Chinese Premier told a summit of Southeast Asian leaders it was important to oppose taking sides, to avoid bloc confrontation…

8 months ago

Solomons MPs Seek Probe into Shipment of ‘Real’ Chinese Guns

Opposition MPs are calling for an inquiry into a disputed weapons shipment from China in March last year, amid concerns…

8 months ago

China Slowdown Dragging Down Company Stocks, Currencies

Impacts felt by currencies such as the Aussie dollar, and across many sectors such as New Zealand dairy products, shares…

8 months ago

Hang Seng and Nikkei Fall as Asian Stocks, Currencies Slide

Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumped by over 2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s KOSPI were down 2% and…

8 months ago

Nikkei and Hang Seng Lifted by Nvidia’s Bullish Outlook

Asian markets surge, with Hang Seng climbing 2% and the Nikkei rising by 0.9%, while investors wait for Fed chief's…

8 months ago

Shanghai Slips Further, But Most Other Key Asian Markets Rise

Shanghai blue chips saw another fall, but the Nikkei, Hang Seng and other key regional indexes all saw gains on…

8 months ago

Frenzy of Foreign Suitors Wooing Australian Lithium Miners

The deals mania comes as Australia undertakes a critical minerals strategy that envisages major collaborations with investors and global partners…

8 months ago

Rare Earth Magnet Firms Plan Vietnam Plants as China Hedge

South Korea’s Star Group Industrial and China’s Baotou INST Magnetic will join companies in sectors such as electronics and autos…

8 months ago

Australia Seen as Test Ground For US Hypersonic Missiles – SCMP

A top Pentagon official says Aukus partner Australia would be an ideal site to test US hypersonic and other advanced…

8 months ago

Philippines-China Row Over Grounded Warship Heats Up

A top security official said the Philippines never promised China it would remove the old warship on Ayungin shoal; Beijing's…

8 months ago

China’s Trade to the US and EU Sank Further in July, Data Shows

Customs data on Tuesday showed imports dropped 12.4% in July year-on-year, while exports were down 14.5% amid weak demand both…

9 months ago