Bringing light and growth to the Islands

Across the vast blue Pacific, true friendship is defined by shared values and mutual support. For the past eight

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The region’s compass

AS Pacific leaders prepare to gather for this year's Pacific Islands Forum, they will once again address the defining challenges facing the region – from climate change and economic resilience to ocean governance and

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Taiwan reassesses PNG gas imports amid diplomatic tensions

TAIWAN is weighing possible economic steps against Papua New Guinea after Port Moresby ordered the closure of Taipei’s representative office, a move that could spill over into LNG trade and deepen an already sensitive

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Taipei protests as PNG orders Taiwan office shut

PAPUA New Guinea has ordered the immediate closure of Taiwan’s Economic Office in a move which strengthened Port Moresby’s alignment with Beijing and drew a sharp protest from Taipei.

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Kiribati takes second Brazil jet from China

KIRIBATI has received the second Brazilian-built Embraer-190 aircraft promised by China in 2019 when the small Pacific country

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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

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