Tonga secures major Australian development financing
Australia and Tonga have agreed to an AUD$85 million (TOP$125 million/US$53.55 million) budget support programme over the next four years to support a stronger...
Record crowd anticipated for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in new Kai Tak Stadium
The highly anticipated Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is set to mark the beginning of a new era at the impressive new Kai Tak Stadium...
Forum SG Waqa stresses economic resilience and collective action at FEMM opening in Tonga
At the opening of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Tonga on Wednesday, Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa addressed key global and...
Tuvalu’s Climate resilience efforts spotlighted as Minister Talia discusses support for those choosing to stay
As anticipation builds for the Falepili Union Treaty—a well-considered migration pathway between Tuvalu and Australia—there remains a significant portion of the Tuvaluan population committed...
Nauru and China sign mutual visa exemption agreement to boost bilateral relations
Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lionel Aingimea, and Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lyu Jin, officially signed an Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption...
Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover U.S cut
Pacific island nations will get a larger chunk of Australia's foreign aid as spending is refocused after the United States slashed its aid agency.
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NZ strong relationship with PNG reconfirmed
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met in Wellington Tuesday, reaffirming the enduring partnership between New...
Virtual meet for Pacific Troika leaders
The Pacific Islands Forum Troika met virtually Tuesday, discussing regional political priorities on the sidelines of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
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Tonga’s Ministry of Finance CEO calls for unity to overcome Pacific’s economic challenges at Special Forum Economic officials meeting
Tonga's Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Finance, Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, opened the Special Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM) Tuesday, with a call for...
PNG PM Marape announces Cabinet Reshuffle before New Zealand trip
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle Tuesday prior to his departure for bilateral talks with New Zealand...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...