Australian stocks opened higher, extending gains in the previous session. Futures show, Japan stocks to open higher. Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and China markets are closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

Economists polled by Reuters expect Australia's inflation to rise 2.5% in the 12 months to the December quarter, from 2.8% in the previous year.

Could US rules limiting high-end chip sales to China have fuelled the development of superior AI? Investors say the Chinese start-up should be closely watched.

Australia has been grappling with a spate of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war in late 2023.

654/6 declared by Australia is the highest total for them in Tests in Asia, surpassing 617 against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 1980, their only other 600+ total in these shores. It is also the second highest by a visiting team in Sri Lanaka behind India's 707 at Colombo SSC in 2010.

Have you tried bathing in coriander broth? How about throwing mandarins to flowing body of water? These are a few of Asia's unique Lunar New Year traditions.

Denmark-based sales agency LevelK has acquired Asia and Australia-New Zealand rights to Second World War thriller Nr. 24, after the film’s successful run at the Norwegian box office.

The total of 654 scored against Sri Lanka in the first innings in Galle is Australia’s 13th highest in Test history and their highest ever in the subcontinent. Their previous best in Asia came back in 1980 in Faisalabad against Pakistan, where they posted 617.

SINGAPORE: Australia-based academic website East Asia Forum has been ordered to publish a correction notice on an article titled "Singapore’s new prime minister entangled in old politics", after the Singapore government said it contained false statements about the country's governance.

Odfjell Technology, a provider of well services technology and engineering solutions, is set to expand its services in Asia-Pacific through a cooperation agreement with R&D Solutions, an Australian energy industry equipment and services provider.