Pacific islands to push for enhanced resource mobilisation at resumed biodiversity conference
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Sir Arnold Amet appointed new PNG Ambassador to U.S
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Pacific civil society organisations unite against Deep Sea Mining: A call for a permanent...
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Solomon Islands considers fraud charges against Samoan beauty pageant judge
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Palau cyberattack disrupts service at Ministry of Health
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PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm’s length
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Deputy Prime Minister...
Fiji faces push to ban deep sea mining
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Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...
Australia praised ADB’s leadership & swift response to members impacted by the Middle East...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Australia has praised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its strong leadership and swift response to member...
New Zealand backs ADB push for quality, competition and value for money in procurement...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
New Zealand has welcomed the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) stronger focus on quality, competition, and value for...