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Australia Gives $5.7m for HIV Outbreak

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. Photo: Pacific Islands Forum The Australian government has announced a further AU$4 million (FJ$5.7m) in funding to support Fiji’s HIV outbreak response. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, …

Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia reaffirms 43% emissions cut by 2030

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum can count on Australia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions by 43 percent by 2030. This commitment by Australia was reinforced by its Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong on her first …

Source: FBC News - Pending
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia fills gap left by USAID withdrawal

Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong says Australia is a steadfast partner committed to the region’s development despite changes in global aid. Wong assured that Australia’s development assistance to the …

Source: FBC News - Pending
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia deepens Tonga ties during high-level Pacific visit

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite are visiting Tonga this week, as part of a Pacific tour, to strengthen regional partnerships. The delegation will meet with Prime Minister Dr. ‘Aisake Eke and Crown Prince …

Source: Talanoa 'O Tonga - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia is a partner Pacific can count on: Wong

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong, was welcomed at the Pacific Islands Forum headquarters in Suva this morning. It is her first official visit after the re-election. Wong says she returns with a mandate from the Australian people to …

Source: FBC News - Pending
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia To Offer Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Islands Amid Global Aid Cuts: Foreign Minister

Home Australia Australia To Offer Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Islands Amid Global Aid Cuts:... Australia is the region's largest aid donor and "a partner the Pacific can count on", Wong said in Suva on Tuesday, her first international …

Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime ...

Australia vows to continue to support Fiji in health and community safety, cyber-crime, corruption, and maritime security Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong pictured with other Pacific Islands representatives at the welcoming at Pacific Islands Forum …

Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia To Keep Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Island Goods

Sydney: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% US tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts. …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on May 20, 2025

Australian Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific Island states

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will blitz three key Pacific Island nations in her first standalone trip after Labor’s landslide re-election. The foreign minister will visit Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji across three days in the region, visiting new prime …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia has pledged a record A$2.1 billion (S$1.75 billion) in development assistance to the Pacific Islands.PHOTO: REUTERS SYDNEY - Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on May 19, 2025

Australian Foreign Minister in Fiji for one day official visit

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong. [Image: Australian Government] Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite have arrived in the country …

Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Kiribati reassures it's part of Pacific family - Baron Waqa

acific Islands Forum secretary general Baron Waqa, left, and Kiribati President Taneti Maamau in Tarawa. Photo: Pacific Islands Forum Kiribati has reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific regionalism during consultations with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 16, 2025

PM Albanese hugs Solomon Islands PM and preaches positivity at Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Solomon Islands counterpart have hugged and greeted each other warmly while meeting face to face for the first time on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Fiji. Tensions between Australia …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

After listening, what’s Australia’s next move in the Pacific?

Anthony Albanese’s Labor government first took office in May 2022, after an election campaign in which Foreign Minister Penny Wong lamented her predecessors had overseen Australia’s “worst foreign policy blunder in the Pacific … since the end of World War …

Source: The Interpreter - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2025

Penny Wong’s Pacific tour set to strengthen regional partnership and development

Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong is visiting the Pacific this week to strengthen bilateral partnerships, support regional development, and prepare for high-level talks with her New Zealand counterpart Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters. Fresh off …

Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 19, 2025

African islands under threat: what to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement

President Donald Trump’s executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African Indian Ocean island states. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

The Pacific needs to upgrade regional intelligence cooperation

Strengthening regional partnerships can help Pacific intelligence capabilities overcome rising challenges. The Pacific should establish a centralised intelligence hub alongside or through the expansion of the existing Pacific Fusion Centre to deliver …

Source: The Strategist - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2025

Island nations sit down with their creditors to iron out new ways of tackling debt

An unprecedented conference organised by the Pacific Islands Forum has opened in Suva, and it’s bringing together island governments and their creditors to tackle the twin problem of rising debt and climate change. Seven Pacific nations are considered to …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

U.S lawmakers renew call for increased engagement with Pacific island region amid Trump’s retreat mode

A proposal to boost Washington’s diplomatic relations with Pacific island nations received a new push in the U.S Congress amid President Donald Trump’s erratic foreign policy direction and faltering interest in the region Proponents of the diplomatic …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 07:12 GMT

‘The Last Ranger’ Exclusive London & Online Screening Announced to Spotlight the Fight Against Rhino Poaching

Helping Rhinos to host exclusive screening of OSCAR™-nominated short film The Last Ranger, spotlighting the impact of rhino poaching on wildlife and communities LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping Rhinos, a global …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 07:05 GMT

CSR Europe Unveils 2025 Sustainable Industry Summit – Driving Innovation Through ESG

Top EU leaders, CSOs, and industry stakeholders to gather in Mechelen for a two-day strategy summit redefining sustainability and business value. BELGIUM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSR Europe is proud to host the European Sustainable …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

FBS Wins 'Best Trading Conditions 2025' at TrustFinance Awards

Recognizing Global Excellence in Trading Environment at TrustFinance Business Bangkok SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FBS has been awarded the prestigious “Best Trading Conditions 2025” title at the TrustFinance Awards, presented …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

RoboForex Named 'Best Copy Trading Platform 2025 (International)' at TrustFinance Awards

Recognizing a Global Leader in Social Trading at TrustFinance Business Bangkok 2025 SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RoboForex has been honored with the prestigious “Best Copy Trading Platform 2025 (International)” award at the …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

GTCFX Honored with Trusted Broker Rising Star Award 2025 at TrustFinance Business Bangkok

Celebrating Emerging Excellence in the Global Forex Industry SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GTCFX has been awarded the prestigious “Trusted Broker Rising Star Award 2025” during the TrustFinance Business Bangkok 2025 event, held …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

XM Wins 'Client Experience Excellence – Asia Pacific' at TrustFinance Business Bangkok 2025

Recognizing Outstanding Commitment to Client-Centered Service Across the Region SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the prestigious TrustFinance Business Bangkok 2025 event in Bangkok, XM was awarded the "Client Experience …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

ChIPs Annual Report Marks 20 Years of Impact

ChIPs Network, global community of more than 7,000 women in tech and IP law, is marking its 20th anniversary with its annual report, 20 Years of Impact. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChIPs Network, a global …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 20:12 GMT

50th Black April Memorial Commemoration In Washington, D.C.

Vietnamese Americans honor 50th Black April at Lincoln Memorial, pledging to remember, resist tyranny, and fight for a free, democratic Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, Vietnamese …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:54 GMT

Cotemar y EBSE Ingeniería de Soluciones formalizan una alianza estratégica para fortalecer el sector petrolero offshore

CIUDAD DE MéXICO, CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MEXICO, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Durante la Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), celebrada en Houston, Grupo Cotemar y EBSE Ingeniería de Soluciones consolidaron una alianza estratégica para impulsar …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:43 GMT

Newsmatics Empowers Masaryk University Students with Cutting-Edge News Data Tools

Newsmatics engaged with students at Faculty Day, highlighting how AI and data science are reshaping the media industry WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics’ innovative products took center stage for …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

Mexico Road Freight Transport Market to Reach USD 59.02 Billion by 2030, Forecasts Mordor Intelligence

The report covers Mexico road freight transport market insights, and it is segmented by end-user industry, destination, containerization, goods configuration. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a 2025 …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

THE ONLY REMEDY FOR MULLIVAIKAL GENOCIDE IS AN INDEPENDENT TAMIL STATE - RUDRAKUMARAN

• Only Reparations in the form of a sovereign and independent state can ensure a safe and secure living without subjecting the Tamil people to genocide. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 18th, 2025 Mr. …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Kovay Gardens Reaffirms Commitment to Emiliano Zapata Elementary School in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Kovay Gardens has demonstrated its dedication to the community of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle through an improvement initiative at Emiliano Zapata Elementary School LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE, NAYARIT, MEXICO, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kovay …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Carbotura Capital, LLC Announces $5 Million Foundation Round for Co-Investment in Waste-to-Circular Manufacturing

Verified Accredited Investors Gain Opportunity to Participate in Revolutionary Sustainable Materials Business NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carbotura Capital, LLC ("Carbotura Capital" or the " …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company Break Ground on Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company Break Ground on Automotive Manufacturing Facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saudi Arabia continues to make …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

StrongMinds Uses Low-Cost Model to Treat One Million People For Depression

Low-Cost Therapy Model Brings Hope to a Million Amid Shifting Global Health Priorities KAMPALA, UGANDA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrongMinds, a nonprofit expanding access to depression treatment across Africa, has announced it has …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

2025 TITAN Property Awards Honors Global Excellence in Architecture, Design, and Development for First Season

The TITAN Property Awards has announced the winners of its first season in 2025, honoring architects, developers, designers, and real estate professionals. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The TITAN Property Awards …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

IPD Expands High-Quality Component Line for Caterpillar® C9.3 ACERT Engines

IPD expands Caterpillar® C9.3 ACERT engine parts line with 60+ gasket sets, PLG kits, and valvetrain components for reliable engine rebuild solutions. CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPD (Industrial Parts Depot, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Living Abroad LLC Named International Health, Wellbeing or Security Management Provider of the Year

At the FEM Americas Summit in Dallas, Living Abroad received the EMMA for International Health, Wellbeing or Security Management Provider of the Year. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Abroad LLC, a woman- …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Young Visionaries Shine in Global Spotlight: Winners Announced in World of 8 Billion Student Video Competition

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bold ideas. Big impact. In just 60 seconds. That’s what 18 creative and solution-driven students delivered in the annual World of 8 Billion video contest, hosted by Population …

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