China sentences Australian to death as relations deteriorate

Linda J. Dodson

SYDNEY (Reuters) — An Australian man has been sentenced to death in China, authorities said on Saturday, a development that could further escalate tensions between the two countries. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the man, without identifying him. Australian and Chinese […]

Asahi’s $10bn Australian beer deal faces post-pandemic hangover

Linda J. Dodson

TOKYO — Top Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings confronts a chilling business environment upon completing its acquisition of leading Australian group Carlton & United Breweries on Monday, as the coronavirus crisis saps sales in an already shifting market. The parent of the brewer of Japan’s Super Dry bought CUB and other assets from Anheuser-Busch InBev, […]