Australia
Australia defence boost may put China ties on the line
Long-standing trade ties in the Asia-Pacific are increasingly at risk from diplomatic tensions
AustraliaPacific island states will drive climate advocacy
Climate-vulnerable Pacific island states now seek to encourage developed economies to follow through on COP21 pledges
PacificExports will not ease strain on Australian coal sector
Queensland's coal industry is struggling to remain profitable as global production rises and prices remain low
AustraliaHigh house prices may be global systemic risk
Global house prices have returned to their pre-crisis level
InternationalGlobal nickel oversupply will intensify in 2016
Despite having started 2015 with good prospects, nickel has proved the worst-performing of the LME's six base metals
InternationalPort approval will not improve Australia coal outlook
The Abbot Point Coal Terminal expansion has been approved, but significant pressures on the coal sector remain
AustraliaTensions boost Australian scrutiny of Chinese buyers
Operation of the Port of Darwin by a Chinese-owned firm has triggered a Senate inquiry into the leasing deal
AustraliaINDCs will drive global climate finance growth
Enhanced public provision of climate finance may be agreed in Paris
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