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ADB forecasts 4.8 percent growth for Asia and Pacific in 2023 and 2024
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PIF Regional Conference on Statehood and Protection of Persons affected by Sea-Level Rise looks at next steps
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Cook Islands PM assured AUKUS deal will not breach Rarotonga Treaty
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Need for greater unity amongst island countries: Fiji PM Rabuka
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Tuna symposium kicks off on strong commitment to partnership and sustainability
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We’ll look at changing things again: Fiji 7s coach Gollings
Fiji 7s coach Ben Gollings will again keep opposition guessing with his starting lineup for every game at the Singapore 7s this week.
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France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution
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Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
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After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for 01 May, when the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal will deliver a...