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Obama's absence is felt at Apec summit

The name of the beer here in Bali is a tad corny, Bali Hai, the haunting tune from the musical South Pacific.

Food scare tops Key-Xi Apec chat

John Key met President Xi of China last night - and the PM says the fact he was so well briefed on the Fonterra food scare shows how seriously China took it.

Free traders wait for Japan to fall into line

When Caroline Kennedy appeared at a United States' Senate confirmation hearing, it was no surprise the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations was raised.

APEC-wide deal on e-commerce tax avoidance proposed

OCR may stay low until June 2013

Gillard arrives back in Australia after father's death

PM: Apec talks 'on track'

Clear cut results are thin on the ground but Prime Minister John Key said today he was happy with this year's Apec economic meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.

John Armstrong: Curse of Russky Island strikes

Key holds talks with Putin