MELBOURNE, March 5 — Malaysia will be among the first countries to receive a mission under the Australian government’s new programme to boost trade with Southeast Asia.

TOKYO, Oct 30 — Negotiations between Australia and the European Union for a free-trade agreement have collapsed once again, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Monday.

CANBERRA, Dec 29 — Australia's trade deal with India has come into effect, with the nation's trade minister hailing it as a major boon for both nations' economies reported Xinhua.