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OPINION Tydingco: Micronesia must become a global destination to revitalize tourism
Pacific Daily News
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The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a devastating blow to the tourism industry in Micronesia, decimating visitor arrivals and crippling economies that rely heavily on this sector. Now, as the global travel industry regains momentum, Micronesia must...
Zero Taxes: Countries Where Your Income Remains Entirely Yours?
News18
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July 20, 2025
Unlike nations with progressive tax slabs, like India, where the highest income tax rate can reach up to 39%. A fascinating reality exists in several countries where individuals keep every penny they earn. Take a look at tax free countries that...
Pacific region sets out climate targets at UN Bonn dialogue
Pacific Community (SPC)
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At the UN climate talks in Bonn, Pacific nations called for urgent and fairer climate finance to deliver NDC3.0, warning that delays are costing lives and stalling action. Pacific Island countries are calling for faster and fairer access to...
China’s military expansion toward the Southwest Pacific and Oceania
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 15, 2025
Beijing is increasing military activities and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific and transforming the regional security landscape. April 25: A Chinese warship spotted in the West Philippine Sea. Beijing has been growing its military ambitions,...
Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Australia
Human Rights Watch
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July 18, 2025
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Four in five Tuvaluans apply to move to Australia. Frayzel is among them
WAtoday
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July 18, 2025
Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy said: “The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty is the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world and the most significant Pacific policy this country has undertaken in the last 50 years.” A...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 11 – July 17, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 18, 2025
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Fisheries meet to focus on SME, eco-labelling
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 18, 2025
THE National Fisheries Authority and Fiji’s ministry of Fisheries will jointly fund and organise the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum, scheduled for Fiji in October this year, says NFA acting managing director Gisa Komangin. Mr Komangin, addressed a media...
Pacific news in brief for 16 July
RNZ
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July 16, 2025
Tonga's Health Minister Dr ʻAna ʻAkauʻola said that the system has been fully restored. Photo: 123RF Tonga - attack Tonga's National Health Information System - hacked three weeks ago in a cyber attack - is now back in action. Health Minister Dr...
Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
On a remote stretch of land in the Cook Islands lies a second world war airstrip. Once used as a wartime supply route by American forces, the narrow runway is in dire need of resealing to allow larger tourist jets to land. Leaders on the northern...
Air NZ, Qantas lag some rival airlines for on-time arrivals, Honolulu is best Oceania airport, Solomon Airlines pushes Auckland-Vanuatu route
The New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2025
Data from Cirium showed Thai AirAsia had 87.71% on-time arrivals. Japan’s ANA and Philippine Airlines rounded out the region’s top three. Qantas, Singapore and Air New Zealand ranged from 78.96% to 78.61%. Kate Boyer, Air New Zealand airports...
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
Global Times
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The result of the vote to adopt a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is shown on the screens during an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 12, 2025. The General Assembly,...
Cook Islands backs bold plastic treaty push to support growing national efforts
Cook Island News
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July 14, 2025
Halatoa Fua, Secretary of the National Environment Service with NES staff at the Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting – 25071816 The Cook Islands stands to gain significant international support to back up its growing national efforts to tackle...
France’s Agreement on the State of New Caledonia: Strategic Accommodation or Deferred Independence?
SpecialEurasia
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July 13, 2025
Executive Summary France and New Caledonia’s leaders reached a landmark agreement in July 2025 to create a “State of New Caledonia” within France, changing the territory’s political standing. After a decade of political stalemate and violent...
Governor drums up regional support for her Guam hospital project
The Pacific Island Times
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July 13, 2025
Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero with Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor of Guam The 27th Micronesian Islands Forum has adopted a resolution supporting the development of a regional medical complex on...
Australia says China likely to spy on military drills with US
TerraDaily
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Australia says China likely to spy on military drills with US by AFP Staff Writers Sydney (AFP) July 13, 2025 Australia's government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other...
Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base
Malay Mail
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July 13, 2025
SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...
China likely to spy on drills: Australia
Taipei Times
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July 13, 2025
The Australian government yesterday said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the US and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China wants to establish a...
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Australia warns China likely to spy on military drills with US amid tensions
Firstpost
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July 13, 2025
Australia’s government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge – denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” – that China wants to establish a...