Palau
Tradition could be key to sustainable fishing, Palau campaigner
An environmental campaigner from Palau says tradition could be the key to more sustainable fishing.
US Congressmen go into bat for FAS citizens
Seven members of the United States Congress are advocating for the rights of Marshall Islanders, Micronesians and Palauans living in the US under the Compact of Free Association.
Palau ready to allow Okinawa fishers to continue
Palau wants to accommodate a Japanese request for Okinawa fishermen to continue fishing within its waters even after the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary next year.
Pacific allies voice support for Taiwan at WHO meeting
Taiwan's Pacific allies have rallied behind its bid to join the World Health Organisation, or WHO.
Climate change missing from Trump's Pacific meeting - analysts
Pacific analysts say a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Freely Associated States has ignored climate change.
US reaffirms security ties with Palau, Marshall Islands, FSM
The United States has reaffirmed security cooperation with Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia after an historic presidential meeting.
Palau seeks finance for second cable
Palau is considering another loan from the Asian Development Bank to link a second submarine cable to the country.
Three Taiwan navy ships due in Palau
Three Taiwanese naval ships will visit Palau this week at the same time as US soldiers hold a military exercise with local police.
US soldiers return to Palau
About 200 US soldiers are heading to Palau next week as part of United States military exercises.
Palau orders stay on cryptocurrencies
Palau has put a moratorium on all cryptocurrency activity until it can be regulated.
Russia proposes satellite station in Palau
Russia wants to set up a satellite ground station in Palau as part of its global navigation network.
Taiwan to gift Palau patrol boat during Tsai visit
Taiwan will give Palau a patrol boat as part of agreements signed this week during a visit by President Tsai Ing-Wen.
Micronesia calls for equal recognition of Taiwan and China at Pacific Islands Forum
The leaders of five Micronesian states have called on the Pacific Islands Forum to recognise Taiwan and China as equals at its meetings.
Mike Pompeo praises Taiwan at Micronesia summit
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has commended Pacific Island allies of Taiwan.
Senior US officials visit three Micronesian countries
A senior United States delegation has met with leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands.
Australia attends Micronesia Presidents' Summit
Australia's Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific is attending the 19th Micronesia Presidents' Summit in Palau.
Palau senators recognise Japanese request over fishing access
Palau senators are considering a request by Japan for Okinawa fishermen to have access to the Pacific nation's waters, despite a fishing ban from December 2020.
Palau petition launched to ban absentee ballots
A former president of Palau wants to limit voting in national and state elections to citizens in the country.
Palau, Samoa and Fiji sign on to protect sharks and rays
Palau, Samoa and Fiji have pledged their commitment to protect sharks and rays.
Palau drops Kosovo recognition in favour of Serbia
Palau will no longer recognise Kosovo, instead favouring Serbia, which claims sovereignty over the breakaway state.