After America: How Southeast Asia can defend itself
A TAIWAN contingency won’t leave Southeast Asia untouched. The region needs a defence strategy built on its own
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Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think
JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and
Old-age pensions in the Pacific: ensuring dignity in later life
IN Fiji, the Social Pension Scheme is having a huge impact on reducing poverty, with analysis suggesting poverty
Chaotic scenes as French parliament delays New Caledonia debate
IN a chaotic, fast moving situation in Paris, the French government has delayed a scheduled parliamentary debate on New
The last voices: The urgent race to save a piece of Pacific heritage
IN the archives of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, thousands of magnetic tapes are slowly deteriorating into dust.
Fiji, Japan sign security assistance agreement
FIJI and Japan today signed a security assistance agreement marking the second round of support under
Solomons PM calls for calm ahead of judicial review
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has promised to abide by a High Court decision on the future of his
A spiritual call for justice echoes across the Pacific
ANIN jitbon mar—a spiritual calling from the islands—set the tone for Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day commemorations in Suva
Former Fijian President passes away
FORMER Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has passed away, aged 84. The career soldier, turned
Fijian Drua fade in the second half against the Blues
A STRONG second-half shift by the Auckland Blues saw the Fijian Drua fade away to 40-15 at Eden Park on
New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
‘This for That’ campaign to eliminate single-use plastics
THE Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has launched the groundbreaking ‘This for That’ campaign at the South Pacific Tourism
Pacific tourism urged to sell safety amid global uncertainty
THE Pacific is being urged to position itself as a “safe haven” for global travellers amid geopolitical tensions reshaping tourism
Fiji reactivates TAG amidst Middle East crisis
THE Fijian Government has reactivated the Tourism Action Group (TAG) as the escalating Middle East crisis drives up
Legal showdown in Solomons political deadlock
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, faces a court battle as 28 members of parliament challenge
Fiji Airways stands firm on Pacific routes
THE region’s largest airline has promised to continue its services from the Pacific to major global hubs despite the war in
Vanuatu Tourism CEO: Champions key to crisis management
INDUSTRY champions are essential for effective crisis management. That’s the message from Vanuatu Tourism Office CEO Adela Issachar
Pacific women in business shine at inaugural exhibition
CULTURE and entrepreneurial talent were on display as vendors from six Pacific countries displayed unique
Pacific aviation must rethink connectivity
PACIFIC aviation is at a crossroads, with high operational costs, limited connectivity, and outdated infrastructure posing challenges for the region’s tourism and economic
Collaboration and connectivity key for Pacific tourism
PACIFIC tourism leaders are calling for stronger collaboration, improved air connectivity, and a renewed focus on authentic experiences as global travel trends rapidly
Drua coach unhappy with the heat protocols
THE Fijian Drua are back on the road this week as they take on the Auckland Blues in Eden Park this
USP study finds microplastics
A STUDY by the University of the South Pacific (USP) has established the first baseline evidence of microplastics in Fiji’s drinking
Australia – running on empty
AUSTRALIA holds just 38 days of petrol reserves and still treats geographic distance as a substitute for genuine
