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The article discusses the relations of Asian countries with U.S. and its implications on its economies. Also mentioned is the abandoning of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe. The relation of U.S. with Australia is mentioned. Overview of Danang airport in Vietnam, an American base during the Vietnam war that mainly serves Chinese tourists is presented.

The article focuses on a debate among over the proposed British free-trade agreement with Australia in May 2021. Topics discussed include the plan of British trade secretary Liz Truss to offer Australia beef producers unlimited tariff- and quota-free access to the British market, criticism of the deal by National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters, and significance of the support of Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the trade deal.

Focuses on the United Nations peacekeeping forces called the International Force East Timor (INTERFET). How Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northwest Territory, is a stopping point for soldiers going to Dili, the capital of East Timor; Comments on Australia's relations with Indonesia from Alexander Downer, Australia's foreign minister.

This article presents information on the views of Australians towards Asian countries. Australians think themselves part of Asia, even to this limited extent, represents a remarkable change in attitudes. Not so long ago, Asians were looked down upon, with a mixture of pity, fear and contempt, as coolies paid starvation wages to produce shoddy goods to do Australian workers out of a job. Prohibitive tariffs blocked the import of Asian goods. A "White Australia" policy shut the door against Asian migrants. The country continues to pay a stiff price for quarantining itself against Asia for so long. By making businesses slothful, protectionism against Asian competitors has depressed living standards.

The article discusses economic factors which may have influenced the decision of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to improve relations between Australia and the Pacific Islands. Topics explored include the trade partnership between the two regions, the concerns raised by Australia over the increasing Chinese engagement in the South Pacific region, and the economic and diplomatic assistance extended by Australia to the Cook Islands and the Marshall Islands, among others.

The article discusses a contract with the French state-owned firm DCNS to build Australian naval submarines, noting disappointment with Japan's losing bid. Topics include relations between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and former Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's views on relations with Japan and China, and Japan's lack of submarine building expertise compared to DCNS.

The article discusses the deportation of New Zealanders by the Australian government. Topics explored include the deportation rules implemented under the administration of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, the status of political relations between the two countries, and concerns over the racial fairness of Australian deportation laws.

The article focuses on Australia's relationship with Indonesia in 2013 and examines Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's campaign promise to focus less on Western ties and more on Asia Pacific alliances. Topics include Abbott's foreign policy plans for Australia and how cultural differences impact the relationship between the two countries.

The article discusses Australia's relations with South Pacific Island nations during the early 21st century, including its detention centers for asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Nauru and Fiji's relations with Australia.

The article focuses on the protest of people from Dili, East Timor following the refusal of Australian government for negotiation of permanent boundary in Timor Sea. It discusses sovereignty, revenue sharing agreements, and dispute resolution for negotiation in Timorshore. Also mentioned the international relations between East Timor and Australia on hydrocarbons industry and maritime boundary disputes.

This article reports on China's economic boom and how it is affecting the economy of Western Australia (WA). As China's demand for WA's minerals increases, workers are leaving Perth for northern mines belonging to the companies BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. The article discusses the financial aspects of the two companies, as well as how Australia is reconciling its trade agreements with China with China's poor human rights record.

Reports on a deal between Australia and East Timor to share the oil and gas reserves beneath the Timor Gap, under which East Timor will receive 90 percent of the revenues. Description of how energy revenues could give the country's economy a boost; View that the deal will make life easier for Australian diplomats.

Tells of Australia's strategy to protect itself both economically and militarily. Reason why `Agreement on Maintaining Security' with Indonesia is hailed as a triumph; Why Australia wants more involvement with Asia; View that Australia's strong ties to the United States seem to contradict an emphasis on Asia; Impact of China's actions in the Taiwan Strait in March 1996; Australia's bid to be included in the 1998 Asia-Europe summit; Questioning on which side Australia belongs.

Focuses on the announcement of a security agreement on December 18, 1995 between Australia and Indonesia. Comment on the involvement of Indonesia's President Makam Suharto about the agreement on maintaining security within the region; Impact of Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum on the multilateral security agreement; Discussion about Indonesia's worries about over-reliance on American military knowhow, by advertising its own technological capabilities.

Looks at reaction to the French decision to resume the testing of nuclear weapons in the Pacific Island of Mururoa in September 1995. Comments about Paul Keating, the Australian prime minister; Views expressed by Franz-Olivier Giesbert, the editor of `Figaro'; Announcement by New Zealand that it will seek an interim order at the International Court of Justice; More.

The article focuses on Timor-Leste and its decision to enter into arbitration with Australia over a dispute involving the ownership of Timor-Leste's offshore petroleum reserves. Topics include Timor-Leste's assertion that it had no choice but to enter into unfair treaties with Australia and the enforcement of the Timor Sea Treaty of 2002, which governs the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA).

The article reports that Australia has searched the office of the prime minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, arrested the immigration minister. It has also barred Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare. The actions are a response to meddling by the neighboring countries. Sogavare expelled Australia's high commissioner Patrick Cole and interfered in the extradition of alleged rapist and Australia citizen, Fijian Attorney-General Julian Moti.

Focuses on relations between Australia and East Timor. Issue of the Timor Gap treaty concerning the oil and gas rights in an area of the Timor Sea between the two countries; Controversy over how the wealth will be divided; Worth of the mineral reserves; Mention of public sympathy in Australia for the independence of East Timor from Indonesia.

Discusses the state of relations between Australia and Indonesia, as well as the crisis that violence in East Timor represents to Australian foreign policy. Details of the relations, including comments by Australian prime minister John Howard, that relations were under `great strain'; History of Australia's relations with Asia, including Indonesia; Australia's lack of response to Indonesia's invasion of East Timor; Cancellation of treaty with Australia by Indonesia; Future of relations with Indonesia.

Comments on relations between Australia and Indonesia. Why Indonesia's general elections on June 7, 1999 are of interest to the Australian government; Military and trading treaties signed between the two countries; Australia's policy regarding East Timor's possible autonomy from Indonesia.

Reports on the progress of case filed by Nauru at the International Court of Justice to seek compensation from Australia for damages the island sustained from Australian phosphate mining companies. Background of how the industry permanently damaged the island; Amount sought by Nauru.

Discusses cultural relations between Great Britain and Australia as of May 1997. The controversy aroused when an English newspaper reader complained to Australia's human rights commission that the use of the word `pom' (a colloquialism referring to someone from England) in an article violated the country's racial hatred act; History of the word `pom'; Outcome of the case; Efforts by the two countries to broaden their views of each other through cultural, scientific, and educational exchanges.

Comments on some of the difficulties involved in the effort of Australia to be Asian. The issue of Indonesia's occupation of East Timor; What Australia must do if it wants to be accepted as part of Asia.

Looks at how French President Jacques Chirac has irritated the Australians and the New Zealanders. Fuss by the Aussies and Kiwis over France's nuclear tests as being part of a move to drive France out of the South Pacific; How France gives far more than it takes from the South Pacific.