China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact
BEIJING, May 30, 2022, Reuters. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific…
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[Analytics] US–China rivalry intensifies in the Pacific
US–China geostrategic competition is intensifying in the Pacific as both governments commit more resources to…
Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga damage after tsunami
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Jan 17, 2022, Reuters. Australia and New Zealand sent surveillance flights on Monday to…
New Zealand and Samoa sign one way travel arrangement
WELLINGTON, Oct 18, 2021, Matani Tonga Online. One hundred and fifty Samoan workers left Samoa…
Japan to offer 3M vaccine doses to Pacific nations: PM Suga
TOKYO, Jul 2, 2021, Kyodo. Japan will provide Pacific island nations and territories with 3…
La Niña to impact Pacific
WELLINGTON, Oct 12, 2020, RNZ. The La Niña weather pattern is officially underway in the…
Palau to host in-person Micronesian leaders summit
NGERULMUD, Sep 14, 2020, RNZ. Palau President Tommy Remengesau has confirmed his country will host…
Foreign sailors breach border closures in Solomons and Tonga
HONIARA, Jul 7, 2020, RNZ. Three sailors who entered the Solomon Islands illegally have been…
Coronavirus has affected millions, but these countries are still free from it
NEW DELHI, Mar 31, 2020, Hindustan Times. The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease Covid-19 has affected…
Key info on coronavirus spread in Pacific to released in 9 languages: NZ govt
WELLINGTON, Mar 29, 2020, RNZ. New Zealand’s Ministry for Pacific Peoples has translated key messages…
[Analytics] Coronavirus: How the Pacific is responding
Pacific nations and terrorities are deepening their restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus….
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…