Parties bank on Asian-Australian candidates at May election Down Under
More than 17 percent of the country’s population of 27 million are Asian-Australian. Currently, 12 of the 227 MPs – or 5 percent – are Asian-Australian.
Laos, Australia strengthen economic ties
Australian Ambassador to Laos Megan Jones highlighted the potential for Australian investment in the Savan-Xeno Special Economic Zone, especially in logistics and agriculture as…
Australian politicians rebuked for endorsing Hong Kong fugitives
The rebuke followed concerns raised by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong regarding anonymous letters and pamphlets targeting two former Hong Kong-based politicians who are…
Indian PM Modi conveys to New Zealand PM concern over anti-India activities
PM Modi said India and New Zealand will cooperate in the fight against terrorism, separatism and radicalism.
‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi
The Prime Minister will be the chief guest and keynote speaker in the Raisina Dialogue 2025 to be held from March 17-19. The dialogue is India’s flagship conference on…
Japan contributes US$3 million to climate change fund for Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and PIF Secretary General Baron Devavesi Waqa also agreed to create a framework for working-level dialogues for closer communication between the…
Australia looks to Asian markets as it braces itself for US President Trump’s tariffs
The US is the largest export destination of Australian steel and the third-largest of aluminium.
Vietnam, Australia unite to launch strategic tech centre
The centre will serve as a cutting-edge research hub, fostering collaboration between the two nations in strategic technologies and cybersecurity, including 5G and emerging 6G…
Japan to set up framework with Pacific Island Nations
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Devavesi Waqa are expected to agree on establishing the framework in their talks scheduled to be…
Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
In a meeting in Auckland on March 9, Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and his New Zealand counterpart Judith Collins also talked about how they can do so on multilateral…