The Asian century is an Australian opportunity. As the global centre of gravity shifts to our region, the tyranny of distance is being replaced by the prospects of proximity.   read more

Australia will push for a new regional trade deal at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Cambodia next week.  read more

AUSTRALIA and the US should stand together to ensure China's rise remained peaceful and the emerging giant played by economic and military rules, the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, said.   read more

Prioritising cultural competence in our political and business elites won’t only help Australia-China relations, but enhance Australia’s image as a serious trading partner in the Asian century, writes ELIZABETH PAYNE.  read more

Victorian Premier, Ted Baillieu recaps the highlights of his state's and Australia's largest trade delegation to China in September.   read more

Business demands for major industrial relations reform to be made a top priority in the “Asian Century” white paper are set to be rejected, with the federal government likely to tie the process to its Gonski education reforms.  read more

FORMER Treasury secretary Ken Henry has issued a strong defence of foreign investment, saying it has "built Australia".  read more

The global chief of the world’s largest reinsurer, Munich Re, believes insurance growth could outpace economic growth in Asia and says Australian insurers are well positioned to take advantage.   read more