China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world’s biggest maker of telecommunications network equipment, is increasingly finding it difficult to break into the U.S. and Australia telecommunication market on security concerns. A report by Australian think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)… Read More ›
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Australia strengthens defense ties with U.S. with purchase of 6 Triton drones worth around $6 billion
The remotely piloted aircraft, made by U.S.-based Northrop Grumman Corp, will beef up the country’s long range operations, marine patrols and intelligence gathering. On Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stated, Australia will purchase 6 U.S. Triton remotely piloted aircraft… Read More ›
U.S. Dollar touch 11 month as trade feud escalates with China
Although previous protectionist efforts by the U.S. have weakened the dollar, Trump’s trade war rhetorics have, contrary to expectations, strengthened the dollar against a basket of major currencies. With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to impose 10% tariffs on $200… Read More ›
$10.8 billion for Santos Ltd is ‘best and final’ offer: Harbour Energy
Habour Energy made it lucidly clear that it will no longer raise its bidding price prior to entering a Scheme Implementation Deed. On Monday, US private equity giant Harbour Energy stated its takeover proposal of $10.8 billion for Australia’s Santos… Read More ›
Australia’s largest listed wealth manager staring at class action lawsuit
Its Chairwoman and legal counsel have resigned with immediate effect. Analysts expect more heads to roll in the coming weeks. On Monday, following damaging revelation of inappropriate behavior at AMP, Australia’s largest-listed wealth manager, Catherine Brenner, its chairwoman and Brian… Read More ›
Trump Administration excludes strategic allies from higher import tariffs on aluminum and steel
The exemption, albeit temporary, will be further reviewed on May 1 2018. In a strategically significant development with widespread repercussions, U.S. President Donald Trump has excluded, albeit temporarily, 6 countries, including the European Union, Canada and Mexico, from stiff U.S…. Read More ›
U.S. reins in Chinese influence in Australia
The training of U.S Marines in Australia is likely to dampen Australia-China relations while bolstering the United States’ long standing Asia pivot strategy. In a move designed to reign in Chinese aggression in Australia, on Friday, the Australian defense minister… Read More ›
Australia and ASEAN to establish regional infrastructure pipeline
The development is aimed at boosting high quality infrastructure projects in the region. In a strategic development aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the region, Julie Bishop, Australia’s Foreign Minister stated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and… Read More ›
U.S., India, Japan and Australia revive four-way talks to deepen security and economic cooperation in the region
The move, an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is on the agenda on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit this week to the U.S. where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss a range of issues,… Read More ›
Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to take a 1 time $1.8 billion tax hit in the U.S.
The one-time tax hit is because of changes made to the U.S. tax code. On Tuesday, Australian mining giant BHP Billiton stated it will incur a $1.8 billion income tax hit due to changes in the income tax rate for… Read More ›