Forum SG Puna welcomes China’s climate change commitments
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed China’s climate change commitments.
He made the statement when he met with Chinese State Councillor and...
Vanuatu declares a climate emergency
Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.
In a Twitter post, the leader of...
Fiji PM calls meeting with new Australia foreign minister ‘wonderful’
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said on Saturday he had a “wonderful meeting” with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who travelled to Fiji days...
Pacific ‘very positive’ on Australian re-engagement: PM Albanese
Australia's newly elected prime minister has said Pacific leaders have been “very positive” about his government's renewed engagement, even as Beijing continues its diplomatic...
Japan’s Fukushima water plans feature in Tokyo talks
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat officials were in Japan last week in a round of meetings aimed at deepening Japan’s longstanding dialogue partner relationship with...
Think resilience’ to protect against climate and other catastrophes
Delegates from some 184 countries gathered in Bali for the 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction where they reviewed efforts to protect communities...
Australia earn stunning gold in London as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title race goes down to the wire
The battle for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title will go down to the final event after Australia defeated New Zealand with a...
Moana Pasifika bag Super win over Brumbies 32-22
Moana Pasifika have claimed their maiden Australian scalp with a shock 32-22 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Auckland.
The competition newcomers and...
Chiefs hold on for Super win against Drua
The Chiefs have clung to a rapidly diminishing lead to beat the Fijian Drua 35-24 in a thrilling match which allowed them to clinch...
Fiji joins U.S-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative on eve of Chinese visit
Fiji will join the U.S-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework just days before China’s foreign minister lands in the country, giving the Biden administration a victory...
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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...