Disruptions to global shipping: regional impacts
Written by Rachel Richardson, Rob Hitchins
Global attention focused on shipping in March, as container ship Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, disrupting movements...
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The ongoing, sustainable management of the Pacific's offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$18 million (US$12.5 million) Arrangement signed between the New...
No confidence motion against Vanuatu PM deposited
Vanuatu Opposition bloc’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister, Bob Loughman was deposited Monday by the leader of the Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu and...
Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid
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Revealed: PNG lost US$432 million on UBS loan in under four years
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