Asia Pacific

China’s aggressive approach to the international standardisation of new technology is paying dividends for the Asian superpower.
Business
The Economist

China is writing the world’s technology rules

It is setting standards for everything from 6G to quantum computing.

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Authorities say monkey deaths at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are a mystery.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Zoo in lockdown as nine animals die in two days

A zoo has been sealed off and testing is underway after at least nine animals, including endangered species, died unexpectedly in two days.

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Video
A group of pig hunters in bushland in Marokopa spotted the family of three wearing camo and carrying backpacks.
World
Georgina Noack

Mum’s chilling theory after kids spotted with fugitive dad

The mother of three children who vanished with their fugitive father years ago has spoken out after they were spotted in New Zealand bushland. 

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to reassure Japan that Australia remains a reliable supplier of gas.
Australia
Dan Jervis-Bardy

PM forced to reassure anxious Japan over gas supply

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to assure Japan that Australia remains an ‘absolutely reliable’ supplier of gas amid ongoing concerns the Government’s policies threaten supply.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang, left, and Anthony Albanese in WA back in June.
Australia
Dan Jervis-Bardy

PM’s strong message before high-stakes China talks

Anthony Albanese has drawn comparisons with the Cold War ahead of talks with Chinese Premier, stressing the need to maintain dialogue even in the face of deep disagreements and Beijing’s military aggression.

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A British man has been found dead in a Bali hostel.
Asia Pacific
Taylor Renouf

Tourist found dead in Bali hostel by shocked cleaner

A tourist has been found dead in a Bali hostel just hours after begging staff to change rooms.

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A blast caused by a World War II bomb has damaged a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

Chaos as bomb explodes at Japanese airport

A bomb has exploded at a Japanese airport causing major damage.

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Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the new head of NATO.
World
Latika M Bourke

New NATO boss praises Trump’s stance on Beijing bullies

Mark Rutte said China’s behaviour showed the need for more co-operation with Australia and other Indo-Pacific partners on global security.

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There is no tsunami threat to Australia according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
World
Max Corstorphan

Massive 6.6 magnitude earthquake rocks Australian neighbour

An earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude has struck one of Australia’s closest neighbours on Wednesday morning.

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Firefighters and rescue workers stand next to a burnt-out bus that was carrying students and teachers on the outskirts of Bangkok, on October 1, 2024.
Asia Pacific

Thai school bus fire leaves up to 25 kids and teachers dead

A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 students and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead.

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China’s bold stimulus package has the country’s stocks surging in their best week in 16 years.
Business
The Economist

At last, China pulls the trigger on a bold stimulus package

‘Buy everything,’ says an American hedge fund.

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Chinese authorities say the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile was successful.
Asia Pacific
Staff Writers

‘Multiple waves’: Taiwan on high alert after Chinese fire missiles

Taiwanese officials say they are monitoring missile tests in China's Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang regions.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has met with senior economic officials in Beijing during the first trip to China by an Australian treasurer in seven years. 
Politics
Dan Jervis-Bardy

China’s rates move is great news for Australia: Chalmers

China’s move to reverse its property market slump with a major stimulus package is a ‘very, very good development’ for Australia’s struggling economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

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Moo Deng, a 2-month-old female pygmy hippo, has become a global sensation.
World
The New York Times

Moo Deng: Meet the internet’s favourite sassy pygmy hippo

If you have yet to come across the internet’s favourite pygmy hippopotamus, then it’s time to meet Moo Deng. She’s a bit of a diva.

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A screenshot shows two Chow Chow dogs painted to look like pandas at a zoo in China.
World
Alex Stambaugh and Manveena Suri

Zoo visitors thought they’d come across the panda enclosure. Then they took a closer look

The zoo’s manager said the animal was one of its top attractions.

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