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More Than Matcha: Discovering Trust and Respect in a Japanese Tea Ceremony

Fiji, Oct. 13 -- Five visiting journalists from the Pacific and Caribbean got a taste of Japanese culture through a traditional tea ceremony in Asakusa, Tokyo Monday. But it was more than just drinki... Read More


Australia committee reviews Vanuatu security and cooperation pact

Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Australia's parliamentary treaties committee is reviewing the Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement, which aims to establish a legally binding framework for security, economic, developm... Read More


Australia, Palau deepen cooperation on security and development

Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Australia and Palau are strengthening cooperation on security, development and regional priorities as Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visits Australia this week. The Australian Go... Read More


Aliimalemanu returns to Samoa Parliament as sixth woman MP after election petitions conclude

Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Aliimalemanu Moti Alofa Tuuau has been appointed Samoa's sixth woman Member of Parliament, completing the constitutional minimum for women's representation following the conclusion of... Read More


Tuna supply chains exploited for cocaine smuggling, FFA report warns

Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Transnational criminal networks are increasingly exploiting tuna fishing operations and seafood supply chains to smuggle cocaine across the Pacific, raising concerns about the impact ... Read More


Taiwan highlights Fiji ties, commits US$3m to Pacific resilience

Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting partnerships in agriculture, healthcare, technology and climate resilie... Read More


Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Pacific political climate champions must turn the region's priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says. Speaking at the Politic... Read More


Bowen defends Australia's climate role amid coal export concerns

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia's shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries on climate change, as... Read More


Pacific climate concerns must shape COP31 agenda: Bowen

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has used the Pacific Pre-COP31 to elevate the region's climate priorities internationally, arguing that vulnera... Read More


350.org urges COP31 to turn Pacific climate commitments into action

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Pacific climate advocates have called on Australia and Turkiye to deliver concrete action at COP31, warning that keeping the 1.5degC target within reach will require a rapid shift away... Read More