South-East Asian economy
What to expect around the world in 2025
One name keeps popping up as our correspondents note the major issues they will be watching on their patch. It promises to be a wild ride.
- Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris and Lia Timson
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The rise and fall of strongmen, and justice for a woman unbowed
It was a year of wars, election surprises, royal health scares and the reign of new queens. Within this maelstrom, one woman’s quiet courage shone through.
- Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris, Matthew Knott, Matt Wade and Lia Timson
- Opinion
- Trade wars
The US is turning up the heat on China
When Donald Trump was taking aim at all things made in China, he left a back door open. It now appears likely that Joe Biden will slam it shut.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, immediately winning over many foreign governments with promises of unprecedented investment.
- Zach Hope
- Analysis
- Taylor Swift
How Singapore pulled a swiftie and started a cultural arms race
Singapore’s “unfriendly” exclusivity deal with Taylor Swift has upset some country leaders.
- Zach Hope
Malaysian prime minister happy to reopen probe into missing flight MH370
Anwar Ibrahim also warned Western nations not to try to pit South-East Asian countries against Beijing after meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Matthew Knott
‘Underweight and stagnant’: Australia urged to lift South-East Asia focus
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will release the government’s South-East Asia Strategy, which contains 75 recommendations for improving economic ties with the region, during a trip to Jakarta on Wednesday.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- Opinion
Modi visit marks a high point in Australia India relationship
A stronger alliance between India and Australia serves mutual economic and security interests.
- The Age's View
- Opinion
- Opinion
Modi visit marks a high point in Australia India relationship
A stronger alliance between India and Australia serves mutual economic and security interests.
- The Herald's View
- Editorial
- Foreign relations
Take ties with Jakarta beyond symbolism
A strong relationship between Australia and Indonesia built on diplomatic, trade and cultural links could be good news for the entire region.
- The Age's View
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