Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji.
Senator Wong held talks...
Pacific’s $6 billion fuel problem takes centre stage in Moresby
The Pacific’s dependence on imported fuel is costing the region more than money.
It is driving up food prices, straining health systems, disrupting transport, and...
ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...
Tonga’s Queen Sālote Wharf upgrade showcases ADB merit-based procurement success
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The redevelopment of Tonga’s Queen Sālote International Wharf is being highlighted as a major success story of...
Pacific faces brutal energy truth
If we’re not at the table, we’re not on the menu.
It is a sharp line that captures the urgency Pacific leaders are feeling as...
Pacific governments brace for fuel shocks as Middle East crisis deepens, ADB steps up...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island governments are actively preparing contingency plans to prioritise fuel use for critical services as the...
ADB, partners move to safeguard Pacific access to global banking as correspondent banks withdraw
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says it is working with global financial institutions to prevent Pacific economies...
ADB reforms to better response to member needs
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking sweeping internal reforms aimed at improving how it responds to...
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Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police
Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving...
Trump administration moves to increase H-1B visa fee to more than $100,000
U.S President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than US$100,000 on new H-1B visas...