FAST to retain power after Samoan election victory confirmed
While incumbent held on to power, the Polynesian island nation will have a new PM: Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt.
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Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?
Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.
S Korea, Pacific Islands to boost ties after first-ever summit
Inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit comes amid Seoul’s concerns over China’s growing influence in Indo-Pacific.
Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement
Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.
US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.
Pacific islands demand climate action as China, US woo region
Small island nations call for more action on climate change while pledging unity amid growing geopolitical competition.
In Pacific islands, US diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect
Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.
Pacific islands summit begins amid US-China battle for influence
Key summit comes as region grapples with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and US-China rivalry.
Australian FM to visit Samoa, Tonga in bid to boost Pacific ties
Penny Wong to visit the countries days after her Chinese counterpart, as China and Australia vie for regional influence.
China’s Pacific tour spurs hopes and fears in tiny island nations
Countries such as Vanuatu and Kiribati expected to seek Wang Yi’s support for development and infrastructure.
China calls for deeper security, trade links with the Pacific
Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.
