Companies failing Australia on Asia index
The lack of success and reluctance of companies to invest into Asia is Australia's primary weakness, according to the inaugural Lowy Institute Asia Power Index.
Australia's Asian power to decline
Australia is ranked sixth in the Lowy Asia Power index, punching above its weight in the region, largely due to its energy resources and defence networks, but that is set to decline by 2030.
The playboy investor who could turn Malaysia's election
A flashy investor who lavished $10 million on model Miranda Kerr may hold the key to this week's Malaysian national election.
US crude oil above $US70 as Trump’s Iran decision looms
US crude oil prices rose above $70 a barrel for the first time in over three years as the White House prepared to announce a decision on whether it will withdraw from the Iranian nuclear pact.
Nestlé deal with Starbucks is a complex brew
The muted response from Starbucks shares on Monday showed as much confusion among investors as its menus can evoke.
Migration will drive western politics for decades
Population trends suggest migration will continue to drive western politics over the next generation. Unless centrist politicians can come up with new ways of dealing with it, rightwing populism is likely to accelerate.
Israel offends Japan's PM by serving him food in a shoe
A dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and their wives last week was interrupted by an offensive cultural faux pas: Dessert was served in a shoe.
Melania holds her first press conference
Melania Trump has said she knows her husband contributes to the combative nature of online chatter, but has persisted with her anti-cyberbullying efforts despite White House advice.
Russia's Putin sworn in for fourth term
Vladimir Putin was sworn in an elaborate ceremony as Russia's president until 2024, signalling his tight control of the country's economy.
Musk's YouTube nerd taunts Wall Street's Tesla analysts
Analysts should "step up" with "better questions" after Elon Musk favoured his, says 25-year-old Galileo Russell, who funded his HyperChange...
Italy set for new election after stalemate
Italy's president has told bickering parties to form a 'neutral government' or his countryment could return to the polls as early as July.
