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Australian government urged to intervene in telco’s $130 million tax dispute with PNG
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EU to step up Indo-Pacific defence presence over China fears and Ukraine example
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CNMI Governor Ralph Torres acquitted by Senate
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Cook Islands deputy PM Minister Robert Tapaitau reinstated
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New Caledonia’s separatist parties pick candidates for elections
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Wali Wahetra from the Palika...
Pacific foreign aid has become a key election issue. What are the major parties promising?
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Captains ready for lift off at HSBC France Sevens
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Derelanagi out for remainder of season, more changes for Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for big clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch this Friday.
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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...