New Zealand confirms plan to host hybrid APEC CEO Summit
Jakarta, Jun 11, 2021, ANTARA. New Zealand is planning to host the APEC (Asia Pacific…
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Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China
TOKYO/CANBERRA, Jun 9, 2021, Reuters. Japan and Australia voiced “serious concerns” on Wednesday over reports…
Asia Pacific trade ministers debate proposal to remove tariffs for Covid-19 vaccines
WELLINGTON, Jun 5, 2021, SBS News. Trade ministers from the Pacific Rim were discussing ways…
[Analytics] Twin challenges loom over Scott Morrison’s visit to New Zealand
Despite Mr Morrison’s assertion that “Australia and New Zealand are family”, the vexed questions of…
Indonesia continues crackdown on armed Papuan terrorists: Minister
JAKARTA, May 26, 2021, ANTARA. Indonesia’s top security minister, Mahfud MD, highlighted the government’s priority…
[Analytics] Scott Morrison’s in a race to get re-elected
Scott Morrison is racing against the future. He’s trying to thread the needle of re-election…
Australian premier to visit New Zealand at end of May
CANBERRA, May 17, 2021, Anadolu Agency. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit New Zealand…
[Analytics] China vowed to reduce steel output but hasn’t – is it part of a sinister plan?
Amid a backdrop of rising tensions between Beijing and Canberra, the price of iron ore…
Samoan PM claims to be ‘appointed by God’
APIA, May 13, 2021, RNZ. Samoa’s caretaker prime minister has reportedly told local media he…
Five injured in mass stabbing at supermarket in New Zealand’s Dunedin
DUNEDIN, May 10, 2021, News.com.au. Five people were stabbed at a Countdown supermarket in Dunedin…
Chinese officials on suspension of all activities under framework of China-Australia dialogue
BEIJING, May 7, 2021, Xinhua. China said Thursday (May 6) that Australia has been for…
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle
BEIJING, May 6, 2021, Reuters. China “indefinitely” suspended on Thursday all activity under a China-Australia…
Australia faces court challenge to its Indian travel ban
CANBERRA, May 5, 2021, AP. The Australian government on Wednesday faced a court challenge to…
[Analytics] Why are Australian officials hinting at war with China?
For a country with a much smaller military and no nuclear weapons, Australia is suddenly…
Population of Australia’s only unique seal has fallen by 60 per cent: Study
CANBERRA, May 4, 2021, The Guardian. The population of Australia’s only unique seal has fallen…