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China’s giant military parade didn’t surprise just the West
China’s recent display of its newly acquired military might surprised not only international observers but its own seasoned diplomats.
Don’t throw away advantage over US in gas, Australia warned
The country risks losing its edge in energy policy stability because of questions over its gas market and carbon rules, the head of a Japanese think tank has warned.
Australian businesses must stop flying over Asia and start investing
Canberra must insulate the nation from the fallout of a potential power vacuum left by America.
US alliance ‘top priority’, but tariff relief unlikely: Farrell
Trade Minister Don Farrell says the most important outcome of Anthony Albanese meeting with the US president later this month will be reassurance about the alliance.
Nuno Matos puts ‘house in order’ with massive ANZ job cut plan
With 3500 positions made redundant, investors and brokers foresee major changes to the bank’s ANZ Plus technology platform and savings of $700 million.
September 2025
Australia should step up to become Asia’s education hub: Matos
It was the hot-button political issue that became a nightmare for Labor. Now one big business boss wants international students back.
‘Wall of money’ set to hit Australia from private equity
A growing number of large private equity funds are focused on Asia, mostly India and Japan. But a wall of money is coming to Australia, says a leading banker.
This one thing is driving Nuno Matos’ remaking of ANZ
The bank’s chief executive has a plan to save it from being an also-ran, and he clearly believes time is against him.
The Asian reset: markets resilient in the wake of Trump’s tariffs
It turns out the US president’s ‘liberation day’ blitz hasn’t been as damaging as feared. So far.
‘Condescending criticism’ of China damaging to Australia
Former senior Chinese diplomat Fu Ying says Australia’s harsh rhetoric hurts its image in China and urges Canberra to find balance between Washington and Beijing.
Why rare earths could redefine the Australia-US alliance
China is decades ahead in mineral processing, not to mention it can open new mines faster and has cheaper energy and labour.
Farrell warns against US tariff walls, urges deeper Asian ties
Trade Minister Don Farrell will use the AFR Asia Summit to warn against rising US-style protectionism and to unveil a $100m clean energy loan into Asia.
Why politicians are obsessing about the Indian vote
The new generation of Indo-Pacific migrants tends to be aspirational and transactional and hence more right-wing in the choices they make concerning private education and health insurance.
We need more, not less, Asian immigration for our prosperity
Much of corporate Australia still prefers the more relaxed domestic market over sharper-elbowed regional contests for sales, capital and economic partnerships.
‘Invaluable’: Why Dan Andrews was front and centre at Xi’s party
It took 10 seconds for Andrews to stride down the red carpet and shake Xi Jinping’s hand. But it will open doors for him in China for years to come.
June 2025
AFR Asia Summit 2025
Join the Financial Review Asia Summit, it outlines powerful discussions shaping the future of Australia-Asia prosperity, and find out how can Australia navigate rising strategic turbulence while strengthening trade and investment ties across Asia.
September 2024
What this CEO learnt from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Moscow’s move gave Fujitsu global CEO Takahito Tokita the impetus to buck the trend of Japanese corporates focusing exclusively on Japan.
Deterrence key to preventing war with China: Rudd
It needs to be made clear to Beijing that military adventurism comes at a high price, the Australian ambassador to the US told the AFR Asia Summit.
Foreign investors want clarity on retooled FIRB
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ safeguards for higher-risk foreign investment proposals have been met with confusion overseas.
Want to do business in Asia? Beware your unconscious bias: Lynas boss
Amanda Lacaze, the managing director of Lynas Rare Earths, narrates how she set aside a full day for cultural awareness during her trip to Malaysia.
Be bold on Asia or miss out, business leaders warned
Australian businesses’ narrow focus on China and North Asia means they are struggling to keep pace with the billions of investment dollars pouring into South-East Asia.
It’s up to business to take the Asian opportunity
While the government’s initiatives are designed to make it easier for Australian business to get established in new markets, it is up to business to take the opportunities we have created.
CFMEU launches High Court challenge against government
Sacked CFMEU officials have submitted the challenge; TWU disbands Victorian branch in shock move; Journalist recounts China arrest and detention at Asia Summit. How the day unfolded.
This sumo champion has a little bit of Australia on his side
When pure white salt is tossed over the sumo ring in Japan, it’s a reminder that Australia’s relationship with Asia is deeper than Bali holidays and iron ore.
Five questions to ask for Australia to reach its destiny in Asia
After years of spruiking ‘engagement’ with the region, we need to start asking ourselves some deep questions about how we advance our prosperity in the region.
