Taiwan backs Blue Pacific Strategy
TAIWAN continues to demonstrate solid commitment to its partnership with Pacific Island Forum member states. This is after yesterday handing over $USD2 million in funding for development cooperation at the Secretariat in Suva.
Pacific tourism trade converges in Fiji
FIJI is set to host the Pacific's biggest tourism business week in 2027 and generate new partnerships, attract international buyers, and strengthen the Pacific's visitor economy.
Time for a big idea to secure Solomons partnership
THE Solomon Islands is one of the most contested environments in the Indo-Pacific with respect to China’s political warfare operations.
ASEAN can manage a typhoon – a Taiwan contingency is another matter
THE ability of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to respond to crises has become a new focus as the region faces a growing set of geopolitical risks: maritime disputes in the South China…
China boosts Pacific Forum with $1.08M
CHINA has reaffirmed its support for Pacific regional cooperation, contributing $FJD2.4 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) for priorities under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
PNG nature pact to turn forest protection into local income
PAPUA New Guinea has launched a push to secure more international money for forest protection, biodiversity conservation and climate action.
Vanuatu, Australia sign landmark Nakamal Agreement
AUSTRALIA and Vanuatu have signed a new treaty which will deepen security, disaster response, and economic ties between the two countries.
PNG rolls out digital recruitment system to tackle nepotism in public service
PAPUA New Guinea has rolled out a new electronic recruitment system for senior public service appointments, a move the Marape government says will eliminate paper files, speed up hiring and harden the state against nepotism,…