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Albanese’s re-election: Positive shift for Pacific policy, tariff challenges loom for NZ – analyst
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Commissioner Tsianai clarifies confusion on Bougainville Constituent Assembly and conduct of the 2025 ABG General Elections
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China warns that Cold War problems could be ‘reheated’ in Asia-Pacific region
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Rainbow Warrior in NZ return, 40 years after bombing
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Fiji journalists urged to adapt, trusting AI ‘foolhardy’
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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...