Samoa measles epidemic: Cases continue to rise
APIA, Nov 7, 2019, RNZ. Samoa’s Ministry of Health is looking into the death of…
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[Analytics] Bougainville is an issue for all of Papua New Guinea
The Peace Agreement that ended the armed conflict in the Bougainville region of Papua New…
U.S. underscores commitment to Indo-Pacific region after RCEP deal
WASHINGTON, Nov 5, 2019, Yonhap. The United States Monday underscored its commitment to free trade…
Australia joins RCEP
BANGKOK, Nov 5, 2019, AFP. Australia will become part of the massive Asia-Pacific free-trade pact…
Australia’s European roots will give way to Asian influence: Malaysian PM
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald. Asian immigration is transforming Australia and the…
[Analytics] What can we expect from this year’s East Asia Summit?
As ASEAN leaders descend on Bangkok for the ASEAN Summit, regional leaders such as Shinzo…
PNG PM Marape will travel to New Zealand instead Chile as 2019 APEC canceled
PORT MORESBY, Nov 3, 2019, NBC NEWS/PNG Today. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape…
Samoa to close all schools after exams because of measles
APIA, Nov 2, 2019, RNZ. The Samoan government will close all schools in the country…
Australia’s PM flags crackdown on ‘selfish’ activists
CANBERRA, Nov 1, 2019, News.com.au. Environmental activists have responded to Scott Morrison signalling a crackdown…
PNG police withdraw former PM’s arrest warrant
PORT MORESBY, Oct 31, 2019, RNZ. Police in Papua New Guinea have withdrawn their arrest…
Low-cost carrier Citilink to launch new international route connecting Bali and Australia
JAKARTA, Oct 30, 2019, The Jakarta Post. Low-cost carrier Citilink is set to launch a…
NZ looks to enhance links with Pacific’s militaries
WELLINGTON, Oct 29, 2019, RNZ. New Zealand is looking to enhance its partnerships with the…