Australia

James Packer: The Business of Asia (Complete)

Crown Limited Chairman James Packer argues for a deeper Australian engagement with China. more
A man walks through ocean foam in Snapper Rocks as Queensland experiences severe rains and flooding from Tropical Cyclone Oswald in Gold Coast, Australia on January 28, 2013. (Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Photo of the Day: Surrounded by a Sea of Foam in Australia

A man walks through ocean foam in Snapper Rocks as Queensland experiences severe rains and flooding from Tropical Cyclone Oswald in Gold Coast, Australia on January 28, 2013. (Chris Hyde/Getty Images) more

Expert Q&A: Sino-American Energy Diplomacy (Complete)

A panel of policy experts including John Garver, Susana Moreira, Nicholas Thomas, Xu Xiaojie and moderator David Zweig fields questions from the audience regarding U.S. and Chinese energy interests in resource-rich states. more

Experts Discuss Sino-American Energy Diplomacy (Complete)

In a symposium moderated by Professor David Zweig, policy experts discuss the dynamics of U.S. and China energy interests in resource-rich states. more
The setting sun casts a golden glow over open fields in Echuca, Australia on January 10, 2013. (JMillott/Flickr)

Photo of the Day: A Setting Sun in Australia

The setting sun casts a golden glow over open fields in Echuca, Australia on January 10, 2013. (JMillott/Flickr) more
A worker puts up a sign to bring in the new year ahead of Myanmar's first public New Year countdown celebration at the Myoma grounds in Yangon, Myanmar on December 31, 2012. (Soe Than WIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013

Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year. more

Q & A with Benigno Aquino III

The President of the Philippines takes questions at the Philippines-Australia Business Forum in Sydney. more
Australia Foreign Minister Bob Carr (R) during the United Nations General Assembly session October 18, 2012 before the vote for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the years 2013-2014 in New York. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

UN Security Council Adds Australia, S. Korea — Does This Strengthen a US Asian 'Pivot'?

After Thursday's vote added two key Asia-Pacific allies, the U.S. could now find greater support in pursuing actions favorable to its interests in the region, writes Andrew Billo. more
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking in Sydney on October 12, 2012.

Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore in an Ever-More Connected World

Singapore's Prime Minister highlights the inter-connectedness of Australia and Singapore in a wide-ranging talk. more

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Complete)

Singapore's Prime Minister outlines his views on the economy, security, and community services important to Australia, Singapore and the wider region. more