Pacific Islands Forum split could cost region’s global role
AUCKLAND, Feb 14, 2021, RNZ. Breaking up the Pacific Islands Forum would be a lost…
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Micronesian nations to quit Pacific’s peak regional body, leaving it in disarray
CANBERRA, Feb 9, 2021, ABC News. Five Micronesian countries have announced they will be leaving…
Micronesian nations to withdraw from Pacific Islands Forum if concerns not heeded
NGERULMUD, Oct 4, 2020, RNZ. Leaders of five Micronesian nations say they will withdraw from…
Palau to host in-person Micronesian leaders summit
NGERULMUD, Sep 14, 2020, RNZ. Palau President Tommy Remengesau has confirmed his country will host…
[Analytics] Coronavirus: How the Pacific is responding
Pacific nations and terrorities are deepening their restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus….
Arrivals from 4 countries must declare self-quarantine details, visa on arrival cancelled for 18 countries in Thailand
BANGKOK, Mar 11, 2020, Bangkok Post. People arriving from China, Iran, Italy, South Korea must…
Asian Development Bank to spend $2B on Pacific energy and transport projects
WELLINGTON, Jan 28, 2020, RNZ. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing more than $US2…
Nauru backs Taiwan after two Pacific nations switch diplomatic ties to China
SYDNEY, Sep 26, 2019, Reuters. The tiny Pacific country of Nauru will retain long-standing ties…
Nauru’s new president goes for freshness in cabinet
YAREN, Aug 28, 2019, RNZ. The new President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, has wasted no…
Papua New Guinea calls for end of offshore processing on Manus Island
CANBERRA, Jul 22, 2019, SMH. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing new calls to remove…
The first ever Pacific Exposition runs in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Jul 14, 2019, ANTARA. The first ever Pacific Exposition highlighting the region’s business, investment,…
[Analytics] China targeting Pacific isles for strategic bases
After decades as an unconsidered backwater, the South Pacific Islands have become a strategic frontline…
President Tsai praises success of Oceans of Democracy state visit
TAIPEI, Apr 1, 2019, Taiwan Today. President Tsai Ing-wen said that her Oceans of Democracy…
[Analytics] Indonesia and South Pacific relationship: entering a new era
Just a day after hosting a High-Level Dialogue on Indo-Pacific Cooperation themed “Towards a Peaceful,…