Which Big Brother does south-east Asia want? US wants to know

Which Big Brother does south-east Asia want? US wants to know

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has delivered a blunt warning about China's ambitions in south-east Asia,but is it too little,too late?

  • byJames Massola

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Long-range missiles likely to earn a quiet'thank you'from neighbours
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Defence

Long-range missiles likely to earn a quiet'thank you'from neighbours

Australia's decision to acquire longer range strike capabilities will be welcomed by our strategic partners in south-east Asia.

  • byJames Massola
Coronavirus triggers'perfect economic storm'for Asia

Coronavirus triggers'perfect economic storm'for Asia

Australia's economic region faces a wave of instability unless it unites on trade,stimulus and travel,according to prominent former government officials from across the region.

  • byAnthony Galloway andEryk Bagshaw
Australia not as vulnerable to Beijing's trade threats as it appears

Australia not as vulnerable to Beijing's trade threats as it appears

Notice the Chinese ambassador did not mention commodities in his comments last month.

  • byCharles Edel andJames Carouso
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim backs coronavirus origin probe

Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim backs coronavirus origin probe

The Malaysian opposition leader has backed an inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus,but cautioned against simply targeting China with the probe.

  • byJames Massola
WA has just one international air freight flight left

WA has just one international air freight flight left

The humble WA strawberry faces its next challenge:the coronavirus pandemic.

  • byHamish Hastie
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Authorities search door-to-door for coronavirus in Wuhan as cases fall

Authorities search door-to-door for coronavirus in Wuhan as cases fall

"If a single new case is found"after Wednesday the city's newly minted Communist Party secretary said,"the district leaders will be held responsible."

  • bySopheng Cheang
Use-by date on the Commonwealth looks to be up

Use-by date on the Commonwealth looks to be up

Is the Commonwealth still fit for purpose in the 21st century?

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Avengers assemble - how Indonesia and Australia can fight for good
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Joko Widodo

Avengers assemble - how Indonesia and Australia can fight for good

There were gaps between Joko Widodo's rhetoric and reality in his Canberra speech,but Greens leader Adam Bandt's stance on Papua was clear.

  • byJames Massola
ASEAN lacks in leadership,needs reform:Malaysian Foreign Minister

ASEAN lacks in leadership,needs reform:Malaysian Foreign Minister

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister is calling for the Association of South East Asian Nations to be valued for its market size and contribution.

  • byJewel Topsfield
Mining boom to dining boom:Australian businesses making a meal out of south-east Asia

Mining boom to dining boom:Australian businesses making a meal out of south-east Asia

South-east Asia's growing middle class and a reduction in trade barriers are creating opportunities for Australia's food,beverage and agricultural businesses.

  • byJames Massola