Tag: Japan-Australia

South Koreas Business Lobby WarnsAustralia’s Gas Could be Dumped If Intervention Doesn’t Stop

South Korea’s business lobby group has warned that the Australian government’s intervention in the gas market will lead to a price hike, the same problem that the government was hoping to solve. The comment comes after the Labor government revealed on April 26 it was considering extending its controversial price cap on wholesale gas prices…


Japan, Australia Sign Defense Pact Enabling Joint Measures During ‘Contingencies’

Japan and Australia have signed a joint security pact allowing them to consult on “contingencies” that threaten their national security interests amid growing concerns over China–Taiwan tensions. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, signed a joint declaration (pdf) in Perth on Saturday, which is an updated version of a declaration…