Deep-Sea mining becomes a geopolitical frontier in Pacific
Interest in deep-sea mining — the extraction of minerals from the ocean floor — is accelerating in global policy and...
Palau names first resident Ambassador to Australia
Palau has moved to strengthen its diplomatic presence in Australia following the unanimous confirmation of Roland...
Welcome to the Secretariat: Michelle Wu joins the team
We are pleased to welcome Michelle Wu to the Business Council Secretariat team, who joined us on 1 February as...
Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is Pacific Person of the Year 2025
Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining...
Tonga round-up: Economic enablers at home; barriers abroad
Tonga closed out 2025 with a mix of steady domestic progress and emerging external pressures. Developments across fuel...
Kiribati fisheries revenues underline central role of ocean economy
Kiribati closed 2025 with fisheries access revenues reaching record levels, reinforcing the central role of the ocean...