International relations
In EV revolution, resource-rich Global South hopes to turn cash-rich
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
Politics
Opinion
Gridlock has put U.S. strategic advantages in the Pacific at risk
Failure to fund pacts with 3 island nations would leave void for China to fill
International relations
Japan seeks to allay Pacific island fears over Fukushima discharge
Foreign minister criticized for not fielding local press queries on treated water
International relations
Pacific nations caught in China-U.S. rivalry try to balance ties
PNG aims for stable relations with both, while Palau awaits Washington funding
Defense
Japan and five Pacific Islands countries plan cyberdefense drill
Cybersecurity experts from Palau, Nauru, 3 others to gather in Guam for exercise
Materials
Cook Islands poised to become deep-sea mining leader
Backers say industry will spur green transition but critics fret over environment
Indo-Pacific
Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy
Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation
Politics
Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration, Taiwan ties
Outcome could affect security deal with Australia and Pacific geopolitics
Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu's Taiwan ties under pressure as election looms
Island nation, looking for more financial support, may shift toward Beijing
Indo-Pacific
Solomons shows it's not easy for China, U.S. to woo some small nations
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
Taiwan tensions
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies
Indo-Pacific
Papua New Guinea's Marape says no talks with China on security
PM will work on external security with U.S. and internal security with Australia
Opinion
Australian climate action must go beyond 'lifeline' for Tuvalu
Migration deal will not fit as model for wider Pacific region
Opinion
Pacific climate change fight is a test for both U.S. and China
Amid battle for influence, island states seek help with global warming threat
International relations
Japan partners with Australia on Pacific island investment push
Market research cooperation aims to help companies win infrastructure, finance deals
Indo-Pacific
France to host defense meeting with Pacific island nations
Paris seeks to increase engagement in region as U.S.-China alternative
International relations
Marshall Islands set to renew security compact with U.S.
Washington ramps up engagement with Pacific islands with eye on Beijing
Defense
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau
Island's president calls for 'peace through strength' as China tensions mount
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
Opinion
Macron is not giving up France's role as a Pacific player
President offers 'alternative' for states squeezed between U.S. and China
Indo-Pacific
Australia-Papua New Guinea security pact delayed on sovereignty debate
Concerns rise in Pacific nation following similar agreement with U.S.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy coast guard ship to Papua New Guinea next month
Defense chief Austin vows to deepen bilateral cooperation with eye on China
International relations
China woos Papua New Guinea with free trade push
Beijing leverages frustrations over economic ties with U.S., Australia
International relations
Solomon Islands leader visits China with focus on infrastructure
PM Sogavare pledges to "remain neutral" amid China-U.S. competition