COVID19 exposed vulnerabilities in social protection systems in the Asia Pacific region
The COVI19 pandemic has reshaped the world exposing vulnerabilities in social protection systems – forcing governments to re-evaluate the impacts on their citizens, particularly...
NZ government ‘welcomes’ U.S diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and Niue
The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the United States.
At the U.S-Pacific summit...
U.S weighs stationing Patriot air defence systems in Palau
The U.S and Palau are discussing the permanent deployment of advanced missile defense systems in the Pacific island nation, Palau President Surangel Whipps said...
Mastercard and partners launch new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of...
Women-led micro and small business owners in Fiji are celebrating the launch of digital mobile payment platform DUAPAY, following a successful 12-month pilot.
Developed in...
Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman
Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against...
Biden hosts Pacific Islands, with a rising China in mind
The Pacific Island state of Niue is one of the world’s tiniest.
Covering just over 100 square miles and with a population of about 1,700,...
Fiji PM Rabuka, addresses U.S-Pacific Islands Summit
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Monday delivered his first statement at the U.S-Pacific Islands Summit held in Washington, marking the first day of this...
MCC and Kiribati sign US$29.1 million labour mobility programme during U.S-Pacific Islands Forum Summit
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Kiribati signed the MCC-Kiribati Threshold Programme Monday designed to spur economic growth and reduce poverty...
Unprecedented victory for FLNKS in French Senate race
By Nic Maclellan
In a major electoral upset, Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of New Caledonia’s two seats in the French Senate...
Japan disappointed by Solomon Islands PM Sogavare’s statement at UNGA
Japan has expressed its disappointment on Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare’s statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week against the...
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Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says...
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying,...
Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...