by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Kiribati, Pacific, Tuvalu
Pacific Island nations such as Kiribati are being urged to adopt immediate and robust water security strategies as rising sea levels place increasing stress on fragile freshwater supplies. Researchers from Australia’s Flinders University have called for a reassessment...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Cook Islands
The Cook Islands’ recent partnership with China for the exploration of seabed minerals has sparked debate both at home and abroad, as environmental groups and regional allies question the move’s long-term implications. Under a memorandum signed in February 2025,...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Events, Pacific, Vanuatu
Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in collaboration with the Vanuatu Foreign Investment...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Kiribati, Pacific
The World Bank has approved a USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) grant for Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in Kiribati. This six-year initiative aims to enhance climate-resilient transport infrastructure and stimulate economic growth, aligning with the Government of...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province has officially inaugurated three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road. Built by Australian firm Reeves Envico, these bridges – Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o 2 – replace aging wooden structures with robust steel...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, News, Pacific, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
The Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network has announced impressive achievements for 2024, facilitating over AUD$121 million in export deals and AUD$11.3 million in investment deals for Pacific businesses. These figures mark a significant milestone for PTI, an agency of...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Pacific
Recent climate forecasts from New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have raised concerns about below-normal rainfall across several Pacific regions, posing significant economic risks to agriculture and water resources. Nations...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Cook Islands, Pacific
The Cook Islands has taken a bold step in expanding its international partnerships by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with China. The deal, which includes trade, investment, and infrastructure projects, has raised concerns among traditional allies such as...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Events, Nauru, Pacific
Nauru and Australia have signed a bilateral security treaty granting Australia the authority to veto any foreign military presence in Nauru. In return, Australia has pledged AU$140 million in financial support over the next five years, with AU$100 million allocated to...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 7, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Events, Pacific, Vanuatu
In just about a month’s time, the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum will get under way on 12-13 March 2025 at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) and the Vanuatu Foreign Investment...
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