Australia

A controversial deal between Australia and Malaysia for dealing with asylum seekers has gone into effect.

Canberra shouldn’t be surprised by Indonesia’s quest for US military hardware. But how will it balance Jakarta?

In the first in a series on the Pacific Partnership, The Diplomat looks at who’s involved, and how much it costs.

Demand for rare earths is soaring, but Australian firm Lynas is having problems with its planned Malaysian factory.

Japan’s government has again deferred a decision on a key trade pact. The delays are hurting the country.

Australia and Thailand are in talks over asylum seeker arrangements. It could be part of a drive toward a regional system.

Burma was, as usual, a low point at the latest ASEAN summit. But there was good news on the environment.

Malaysia’s palm oil industry is angry at an Australian bill demanding labelling. But they’re arguments are slippery.

Singapore Exchange Limited’s takeover of ASX was blocked. Why did an exchange half the size think it had a hope?

Massive flooding, a cyclone, catastrophic earthquakes and a nuclear crisis—there are plenty of lessons for Asia-Pacific leaders to learn.

Najib Razak may be Malaysian prime minister, but as far as ties with Australia go, he’s showing flashes of Mahathirism.

Maritime strategy seems increasingly focused on the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It risks leaving the Navy vulnerable in the Pacific.