Japan-Fiji Partnership for Environmental Protection
JAPAN has handed Fiji a vessel, trucks, and oil-response equipment valued at JPY100 million ($FJD1.6 million), in a move aimed at strengthening the Pacific nation’s ability to respond to major maritime pollution
Solomon Islands, Japan forge key development partnership
THE Solomon Islands has signed a loan deal with the Japan to support fiscal stability and economic resilience, as it pushes ahead with reforms to strengthen governance and broaden growth.
PM Wale holds bilateral talks with Japan’s Prime Minister
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening ties with Japan during bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo.
Air Niugini restores direct PNG-Japan route after pandemic suspension
AIR Niugini has restored direct flights between Port Moresby and Tokyo’s Narita airport, reopening a route that first linked Papua New Guinea and Japan in 2018.
Japan backs Fiji Navy with patrol boats, security support
JAPAN has handed over a third batch of patrol boats to Fiji under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme, deepening a defence partnership both governments say is focused on maritime security, law enforcement
Majuro’s deep sea draws President’s attention on World Oceans Day
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda Heine returned from the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo and, on World Oceans Day, descended into the deep waters off Majuro aboard a National Geographic Pristine Seas submersible,
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
Fiji, Japan sign security assistance agreement
FIJI and Japan today signed a security assistance agreement marking the second round of support under
Indonesia, Australia to include Japan, PNG in security deal
INDONESIA and Australia plan to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea. Reuters reports that
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Japan advance dialogue through Kizuna talanoa
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), met with senior officials of Japan in Tokyo this week as part of the Japan–Pacific Islands Forum Kizuna Talanoa
Japan joins UNICEF battle against drugs in Fiji
AS the spectre and scale of the drug crisis gripping Fiji becomes clearer, the nation’s worst-kept secret is out for all to
Emperor Naruhito’s birthday marks a milestone in Fiji–Japan relations
A FORMAL toast marked the 66th birthday of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and highlighted the strong and respectful diplomatic ties between
Japan confronts investment hurdles
THE shortage of skilled personnel, infrastructure constraints and complex landownership systems have been identified as barriers to doing business for Japanese companies in the
Japan targets money laundering
JAPAN will strengthen the capabilities of Pacific countries to target money laundering activities in the
Criminal probe into missing $86K Japan grant
PALAU investigators have completed a probe into the disappearance of over $USD86,000 in Japanese government funds intended for Angaur
Tuvalu remembers heroism and hopes on the anniversary of Funafuti bombing
Today, Tuvalu marks Te Aso o te Paula, the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Funafuti in 1943—a day of remembrance, resilience, and renewed calls for peace.
Micronesian leader says he trusts Japan’s nuclear wastewater disposal process
Micronesian President Wesley Simina has expressed confidence in Japan’s treatment of radioactive water being dumped from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the Pacific Ocean. “The visit to Fukushima
Pacific Resilience Facility receives first US$3 million capitalisation contribution from Japan
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Monday received a significant boost with the announcement of an initial contribution of 417,000,000 Japanese Yen (US$3 million), from the Government of Japan. The Secretary General
United Airlines to launch direct flights from Japan to Palau
United Airlines announced plans to introduce a year-round, nonstop service between Tokyo/Narita and Koror, Palau, starting in May
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Final preview
Following four rounds of enthralling action, all eyes will be on Hanazono Rugby Stadium this Saturday as hosts Japan take on Fiji in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 final. Both teams head into the weekend
Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty, says Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chairman Mark says that Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty. During his visit to Tokyo last week, PM Brown
MSG calls on France to allow monitoring missions into New Caledonia
As New Caledonia reels after two months of clashes between protesters and police, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has called on France to allow independent monitoring missions to visit New Caledonia and assess
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi opens first honorary Consul office in Japan
The Pacific nation of Niue has opened its first honorary consul in Japan. The announcement was made by Niue Premier, Dalton Tagelagi in Tokyo. “I am currently in Japan to attend the PALM 10 meeting and to open
