Australia

In a surprise move, the RBA cut its cash rate to an all-time low

Diversification-minded lending restrictions could exacerbate the risks of a future cooling of the housing market

The maritime boundary dispute with Australia casts uncertainty over East Timor's fiscal health and political stability

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has all but called the election for July 2 via tactical use of constitutional provisions

Commercial, electoral and geopolitical interests intertwine as Canberra seeks to build a next-generation submarine

Mining companies' capital bases have deteriorated; they are likely neither to be acquirers nor acquired

While most commodity markets are oversupplied, some metals sourced from conflict-ridden areas might face disruptions

Gas prices have fallen amid lower demand and extra capacity coming on stream