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Published on Oct 18, 2026

Taiwan seeks to maintain “development partner” role at Pacific Islands Forum despite China pressure

Taiwan will strive to maintain its participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a “development partner,” Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said whilst visiting Palau, the host of this year’s forum. Speaking to traveling media on Wednesday, Hsiao said …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on 03:54 GMT

From Advisory to Action: Making the ICJ Advisory ...

In 2019, 27 law students at the University of the South Pacific had an idea that sounded almost impossibly ambitious: they should take the issue of climate change to the International Court of Justice. Six years later, in 2025, the Court delivered its …

Source: Netherlandsandyou - Gov't Institution
Published on 06:20 GMT

Vanuatu says it expects fall in China police presence after deal with Australia

The federal government has notched a potentially significant strategic win in the Pacific, with Vanuatu saying China's police presence there was "expected to reduce over time" following its signing of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:26 GMT

Details of drone deal could ‘tip off drug dealers’

Australia is handing over maritime drones to Fiji’s military in a bid to bolster Pacific security, but the specifics will be kept under wraps for fear of tipping off drug smugglers. Domestic-made Bluebottle vessels will be gifted as part of a strengthened …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
Published on 07:06 GMT

U.S. welcomes deeper ties with Niue on 52nd self-governance anniversary

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Niue, marking a milestone in bilateral ties with the appointment of the first U.S. Ambassador to the self-governing Pacific nation. In a congratulatory statement marking Niue’s …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
Published on 02:33 GMT

Case appointed to Board Of Trustees for the Congressional Office for International Leadership

Congressman Case meeting with Open World delegates from Vietnam. PC: Office of US Rep. Ed Case. US Rep. Ed Case of Hawai‘i has been appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House to the Board of Trustees for the Congressional Office for …

Source: Maui Now - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 02:38 GMT

Our choice, not yours’: Palau President stares down China over Taiwan threats

The leader of the world’s fourth-smallest country has told China recognising Taiwan is “our choice, not yours,” after Beijing threatened it with “consequences” for promoting the island’s independence. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visited Australia …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on Oct 18, 2026

Operation KURUKURU: FFA wraps largest surveillance operation of 2026

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) covered approximately 30.5 million square kilometres of ocean during Operation KURUKURU 2026, wrapping up the Agency’s largest regional fisheries surveillance operation of the year. Operation …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on Oct 18, 2026

Palau resists China to stand with Taipei: Lai

Palau stands with Taiwan despite severe pressure from Beijing, including Chinese infiltration and the “united front” tactics used to influence the Pacific island nation’s presidential election, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday. Palauan President …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Pacific Islands Forum’s goals, achievements and failures

Pacific Islands Forum leaders at the 55th meeting held in Palau from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Photo courtesy of TMC Palau/Pasifika TV Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I did my best not to follow the most recent Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Palau. …

Source: The Pacific Island Times - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Don’t mistake the Pacific islands forum leaders’ meeting for Pacific regionalism

As heightened interest in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Palau last month subsides, it is worth reflecting on what the meeting tells us about Pacific regionalism, and what it doesn’t. First, Leaders Week is a poor measure of the health …

Source: Devpolicy - Neutral
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Pacific Forum, PCRIC discuss financing for El Niño risks

SUVA, 17 OCTOBER 2026 (PACNEWS/PIFS) — The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) are exploring closer cooperation to help Pacific countries prepare financially for climate shocks, including drought …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
Published on Oct 16, 2026

'We are big ocean states': PIF rebukes critics over pre-COP attendance fixation

Pacific Islands Forum chair and Palau President, Surangel Whipps Jr, has delivered a sharp rebuke to Australian media and political commentators. Whipps has rejected claims that the recent Pre-COP climate gathering in Fiji was a failure due to missing …

Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Shin Kong Hospital Supports Pacific Islands Forum and Provides Medical Care to Palau Community

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital provided medical support during the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau while extending its services to the local community. A 13-member medical team treated more than 200 Palauan patients and donated essential medicines, …

Source: Island Times - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

ExxonMobil takes over at Papua LNG as progress gathers pace

ExxonMobil is now the Papua LNG project operator, while landowner negotiations are going well, and EPC contracts are imminent, along with FID Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ plenary meeting on 2 September …

Source: Upstream - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

A Pacific pivot ahead for Taiwan?

On Aug. 31 when Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) joined the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Koror, Palau — invited as a development partner, a status the forum has extended to Taiwan since the early 1990s — Chinese Special Envoy …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 27, 2026

Pacific Islands Forum presses UN chief on climate finance and rising seas concerns

Pacific leaders have taken their fight for climate finance and protection of their maritime rights directly to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. The Pacific Islands Forum's annual Leaders' Dialogue with Guterres was …

Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 25, 2026

CARICOM strengthens ties with Pacific Islands Forum

NEW YORK, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Thursday said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising its partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). It said that the agreement was signed on the margins of the 81st session of …

Source: Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Pacific Islands Forum and CARICOM formalise partnership to advance shared SIDS priorities

Dominica News Online - Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 1:55 PM The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Pacific and Caribbean regions. According …

Source: Dominica News Online - Neutral

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Published on September 7, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government Qian Bo Attends the 55th Pacific Islands ...

On September 1, 2026, Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government Qian Bo attended the Leaders Dialogue with Dialogue Partners of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Palau and delivered remarks. Chinese …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Joint Statement on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Serbia and Tonga Signed

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Marko Đurić and Minister for Infrastructure of the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga Tevita Fatafehi Puloka attended the signing of the Joint Statement on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 13:28 GMT

Joint Statement on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Serbia and Tonga Signed

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Marko Đurić and Minister for Infrastructure of the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga Tevita Fatafehi Puloka attended the signing of the Joint Statement on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations …

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Published on September 22, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bringing Asia-Pacific Innovation to New York for Climate Week NYC and U.S. Investor Roadshow

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent Pacific 100 Island Life Systems Forum in Palau, APAC 2 IMPACT is bringing its impact-deployment network to the United States during Climate Week NYC, accompanied by three technology …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 02:09 GMT

AZDPS Personnel Provide Security Assessment and Training in the Republic of Palau

PHOENIX — Four Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) personnel flew more than 7,000 miles to Koror, Republic of Palau, on a mission to get Palau ready to secure the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. From July 20-24, 2026, Captain Brad …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 11:09 GMT

Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law

Representatives of Pacific States, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Pacific Red Cross Societies, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies participated in the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu

TAIWAN, September 15 - President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu On the morning of September 15, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 17:43 GMT

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Remarks on August 11, 2026

AFP: It is understood that an official from the Pacific Islands Forum said Taiwan will attend an annual leaders meeting hosted in Palau from August 30 to September 4; Taiwan was barred from attending the meeting hosted by Solomon Islands last year …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

JR Wealth Management Publishes Article on the Coordinated Professional Network Behind Managed Legal Expertise™

One accountable relationship designs the strategy; a vetted network of specialists carries it out. How Managed Legal Expertise works within one plan. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:56 GMT

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Market Expected to Reach $305.11 Billion by 2030 with a 16% CAGR Growth Rate

The Business Research Company’s Voice over Internet Protocol Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Voice over Internet Protocol …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:56 GMT

Hypersonic Technology Market Expected to Grow to $13.02 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 9.5%

The Business Research Company’s Hypersonic Technology Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hypersonic technology sector is …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

The Lincoln Electric Company Holds a 5% Share in a Welding Products Market Dominated by the Top 10 Holding 23%

The Business Research Company’s Lincoln Electric Company Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The welding products sector …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

China Expected to Become the Leading Country in the Specialty Resins Market, Reaching $3 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company’s Specialty Resins Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The specialty resins market is poised for …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

Contract sterilization services are projected to account for 78% of the sterilization services market by 2030.

The Business Research Company’s Contract sterilization services Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sterilization services …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

The Sorbitol Market in Asia-Pacific is Expected to Reach $1.1 Billion by 2030, Leading the Industry

The Business Research Company’s Sorbitol Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sorbitol market is poised for remarkable growth …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Fast Growth in E-Commerce Contributes to 2.5% Annual Increase in Same-day Delivery Services Market

The Business Research Company’s Fast Growth in E-Commerce Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rapid growth of same-day …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Hardware, ADAS, Telematics, and OBD Expected to Contribute More Than $63 Billion to the Predictive Vehicle Technology

The Business Research Company’s Hardware, ADAS, Telematics Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The predictive vehicle technology …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Workflow Management System Market Report Details Essential Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors

The Business Research Company's Workflow Management System Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The workflow management …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Global Annual Disposable Contact Lenses Market Size Projected to Surpass $4.43 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Yearly Disposable Contact Lenses Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The yearly …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Global Wireless Monitoring and Surveillance Market Set for Rapid Growth, According to The Business Research Company

The Business Research Company's Wireless Monitoring And Surveillance Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wireless …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

The Zoldonat Injection Market Outlook Improves as Global Demand Increases

The Business Research Company's Zoldonat Injection Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The zoldonat injection market is …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

Wireless Charging Clock Market Forecast to 2030: Size, Growth Rate, Trends, and Analysis

The Business Research Company's Wireless Charging Clock Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wireless charging clock market …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

The Wide-Body Aircraft Market is Expanding Rapidly with Projections to Hit $147.27 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Wide Body Aircraft Engine Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wide-body aircraft …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

Calcium and Sodium Ascorbate Drive $0.7 Billion Growth in the Ascorbic Acid Market by 2030

The Business Research Company's Ascorbic Acid Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The global market for ascorbic acid is on …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

BASF SE Holds a 5% Global Share, Leading the Moderately Fragmented Advanced Materials Market

The Business Research Company's Advanced Materials Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The advanced materials sector is rapidly …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

The Global Wide Body Aircraft Engine Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% throughout the forecast period.

The Business Research Company's Wide Body Aircraft Engine Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wide body aircraft …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:21 GMT

Abrasives Market to Reach $72.2 Billion by 2030, Growing at a 7.6% CAGR Driven by Precision Finishing Demand

The Business Research Company's Abrasives Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The abrasives market is steadily advancing …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

300Magazine Launches as a New International Art and Design Publication

300Magazine launches as an international platform dedicated to contemporary and classical art and collectible design. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new platform's editorial content features artists, …

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