Quad unveils satellite-based maritime initiative to counter China
The U.S, Japan, Australia and India have launched a satellite-based initiative to help countries in the Indo-Pacific region track illegal fishing and unconventional maritime...
Solomon Islands media boycott Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Honiara
Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has issued a boycott notice to its members for the PRC Press event scheduled for Thursday.
MASI President, Georgina...
China seeks Pacific Islands policing, security cooperation – document
China will seek a region-wide deal with almost a dozen Pacific islands covering policing, security and data communications cooperation when Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
Solomon Islands journalists shut out of China foreign minister visit, raising secrecy concerns
Pacific journalists have raised serious concerns about secrecy surrounding the upcoming marathon tour of the Pacific by China’s foreign minister, who will be visiting...
New Australian foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit Fiji Thursday
Australia's new foreign minister, Penny Wong travels to Fiji Thursday "to discuss how we can best secure our region and help build a stronger...
NZ PM Ardern cautious over China’s tour through ‘contested’ Pacific
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged China to be transparent as it sends a high-level delegation through the “contested” Pacific.
Chinese Foreign Minister...
Monkeypox outbreak can still be contained, insists UN health agency
The monkeypox outbreak that has been reported in 16 countries and several regions of the world can still be contained and the overall risk...
Quad vows $50 billion investment in Indo-Pacific to counter China clout
The leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India on Tuesday vowed to extend more than US$50 billion in infrastructure aid and investment...
Island states back Vanuatu’s quest for climate justice at the UN
Pacific and Caribbean nations have joined Vanuatu in calling for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on countries’ legal obligations...
Top level Chinese delegation headed to Kiribati
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to visit Kiribati on Friday for four hours as part of a Pacific tour to strengthen security ties...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...