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Economy
Australian central bank raises key interest rate to 3.85%
First hike in more than 2 years comes as inflation ticks up
Trade
India concludes trade deal with New Zealand
New Delhi and Wellington say agreement will double trade over five years
Economy
Vietnam pledges to cut paperwork by 30% to attract more FDI
Officials prohibited from demanding physical documents if companies can send forms online
Commodities
Malaysia needs to move up rare earth value chain, report warns
Second to China in refining, but country lacks magnet, other component production
Your Week in Asia
ADB Outlook, Australia social media ban, Meesho listing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Fires
Australia activates disaster relief for wildfire-hit New South Wales
No loss of life has been reported so far in the fires, says Prime Minister Albanese
Property
'China plus one' and AI boom buoy Asia real estate: Knight Frank
Property consultancy says investors are most attracted to Japan and Sydney
Trade
Australia encourages Vietnam to eat lamb as US tariffs bite
Southeast Asia holds growth potential for sheep exports in move to diversify by world's top supplier
Trade
Philippines, Indonesia flagged as potential new CPTPP members
Application by China remains stalled amid global tariff uncertainty
Trade
Singapore, Malaysia and 14 others urge rules-based trading in new tie-up
Future of Investment and Trade Partnership holds ministerial meeting in city-state
Energy
Australia to mandate 3 hours of free electricity amid renewables glut
Move aims to correct imbalances between daytime oversupply and evening demand
Bonds
New Zealand long rates dip below Australia's, hinting at global slowdown
Countries' 10-year yields previously flipped during global economic crises
Commodities
Critical minerals on the agenda as Australian PM to meet with Trump
Albanese's White House visit comes as US scramble to shift supply chains away from China
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Agriculture
China snubs US beef in trade war win for Australia's farmers
Combination of increasing exports and higher global prices bolster local sector
Commodities
Gold surge bolsters Australia's exports despite LNG and coal headwinds
Rising prices may vault metal into 2nd place among country's most lucrative exports
Commodities
Australian miner BHP stock drops after report of China sales ban
Government leaders, including Albanese, call reports concerning and urge swift resolution
Pharmaceuticals
Asian drugmakers' shares hit as Trump announces 100% tariff
Duty on branded medicines a blow for makers from Australia to Japan to South Korea
International relations
Japan to aid Papua's disaster preparedness, countering China influence
Tokyo hopes to strengthening ties by providing heavy machinery
Big in Asia
Australia's surf giants drift as big retail, newcomers catch wave
Some see Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong closer to mall than beach, shedding cool
International relations
Australia and Vanuatu still expect to ink security pact despite delay
Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions
Artificial intelligence
Australia bank's reversal of AI-driven job cuts spurs productivity debate
Companies grapple with balancing efficiency and customer needs
Trade
Asia postal services halt US-bound items after Trump customs changes
Washington ends under-$800 duty waiver on parcels
Markets
Australia's central bank cuts interest rate on low inflation
RBA lowers growth projection, predicting 1.7% for this year followed by 2.1% in 2026
Trump tariffs
Australia escapes US tariff rise with 'calm' approach to Trump
Expert warns of negative impact from breakdown in rules-based system
Trade
Australia lifts biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports
Limits drew criticism from Trump; Canberra says decision unrelated to trade
Economy
Australia unemployment spikes as trade tensions hinder hiring
Jobless rate hits highest point since 2021, piling pressure on central bank
Trump tariffs
Trump's pharma tariff pivot hits Australian and India drugmakers
Shares volatile after US president indicates levy will be brought forward
Opinion
Hit the road, JACK! Time for a new 'Fab Four'
Japan, Australia, Canada and (South) Korea should band together
Energy
Top Japan power provider JERA to triple LNG imports from US
Move to diversify sourcing dominated by Australia, Russia and Malaysia