International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
International relations
'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news
International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
Interview
Papua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM says
Marape eyes agreement as part of expanded trade ties with Tokyo
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
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Finance
Japan fintech tapped to build Palau's first bond issuance platform
Pacific island nation turns to co-developer of Cambodia's Bakong digital currency
Finance
Australia, U.S. to tackle Pacific's fall in correspondent banks
'Worrying trend' hurts financial access, stability in region, U.S. official says
Opinion
Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia
Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities
Life
South Pacific island visit highlights commercial vs. environmental dilemmas
World's most vulnerable region seeks to lure more climate-conscious visitors
Defense
Palau hit by cyberattack which 'traces back to China': President
Taiwan's ally in Pacific condemns 'first major attack'
Indo-Pacific
U.S. finds new 'brand' for Quad, starting with Papua New Guinea relief
White House kicks off preparations for foreign ministers in Japan and summit in India
Business Spotlight
New Caledonia unrest deals further blow to nickel industry
Riots and questions over territory's stability buoy prices but market glut remains
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International relations
New Caledonia unrest highlights complications of Macron's Asia vision
Amid competition with China, France has shown heightened interest in strategic region
International relations
Australia unveils $75m in Tuvalu funding amid China push in region
Two sides deepening ties via defense guarantee, undersea cable project