Australia
China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry
[BEIJING] China will impose an added 55 per cent tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers including Brazil, Australia and the US in a move to protect its domestic cattle indu...
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges
Hopes for the new year include an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Australian retirement fund to buy A$864 million stake in Westfield Sydney mall
The sale price matches the property’s value in Scentre’s books
Blackstone buys island resort in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
The deal, pending regulatory approval, would end more than two decades of ownership by Australia’s Oatley family
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent
Australian PM announces gun buyback, day of ‘reflection’ after Bondi shooting
Gun buyback effort would be the largest since 1996
Optus outage review flags process, protocol gaps; Singtel expects recommendations to kick in ‘swiftly’
The report finds that ‘challenges in Optus’ culture’ affected decision-making and response times
Sembcorp’s purchase of Alinta has green risks
Post-acquisition, the Australian utility may present significant capital expenditures or a slower-than-expected green transition
From yen to US, Australian dollar: YouTrip, Revolut report spike in currency buying this year
Forex activity likely to ‘intensify’ in 2026 as inflation, higher living costs drive Singaporeans to become more financially prudent to stretch travel budgets, say industry players
Australia government forced to lift inflation forecast, keeps spending plans intact
Inflation has increased recently due to services and prices of new housing
