Palau’s economy forecasted 9.5% growth, driven by tourism and construction boom

Palau moves to Protect 28 Health Workers after U.S. Grant cuts

KOROR, Palau — Twenty-eight employees at the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) faced possible layoffs due to cuts in U.S. federal funding under the administration of President Donald Trump. However, Palau’s leadership has committed to...

Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - The president of the tiny Pacific Islands nation of Palau, one of the few countries to escape U.S. tariffs, said he remains "positive" the Trump Administration will keep a strong focus on the region and not...

Good news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Palau, this country has eased visa rules for travellers to boost tourism, it is...

The goal is to increase tourism, promote cultural exchanges, and build closer ties between the two nations. In a move to strengthen ties with India and promote tourism, Georgia has relaxed its visa rules for Indian citizens. As per a report by The...

World Bank keeps PHL growth forecasts

THE World Bank has kept its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines despite heightened uncertainty arising from the Trump administration’s tariff policies. In its bi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, the multilateral lender said the...

Fog ransomware attack on Asia financial org draws attention over use of employee monitoring software

A cyberattack on a financial institution in Asia last month featuring the Fog ransomware has made a splash among researchers and incident responders due to the unusual tools and tactics involved. Researchers at Symantec said the hackers used a...

Yee to lead Fiji's sprint charge in Palau

file photo - Braelynn Yee Fiji athletics rep Braelynn Yee will spearhead Fiji’s sprint squad at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games, determined to challenge Papua New Guinea’s dominance on the track. Yee is no stranger to Pacific athletic circles. A...

Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader

Seoul, South Korea and Barcelona, Spain (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés...

Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security

If China goes after Taiwan without ‘disabling’ Palau, its Taiwan operation could be jeopardized. Which is one of the reasons the U.S. is putting new military infrastructure, or, in some cases, bringing back to life World War II era infrastructure,...

'Act responsibly for humankind' — Palau president on deep sea mining

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Palau's president says the US to fast-track deep sea mining is not a good idea. Deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company (TMC) has since confirmed it will not apply for a mining license through the International...

National workshop builds customs capacity in Palau with Global expertise

KOROR, Palau (June 2025) — Customs officers from the Republic of Palau are undergoing specialized training this week aimed at strengthening their technical capacity in tariff classification, trade facilitation, and border enforcement. The...

The Cadí cooperative received the 10th International Catalonia Award for the Best Business Project

The Cadí cooperative, based in La Seu d’Urgell, a town in the Pyrenees region of Catalonia, Spain, and the capital of the Alt Urgell county (cat. Alt Urgell) in the province of Lleida (cat. Lleida), known for its cheese and butter production, has...

163 Palauan students graduate, embark on new opportunities

KOROR, Palau — A total of 163 students graduated from high schools across Palau this year, marking a significant milestone for the Class of 2025. Families, friends and educators gathered with pride and emotion as students celebrated the...

Young Palauan Scientist earns Ph.D., advances sustainable Microalgae Research

By: Eustoria Marie Borja BALTIMORE, Md. (May 30, 2025) — Kyarii Ramarui, a young scientist from Palau, has made history in her field, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Molecular Science and Technology from the University of Maryland...

PM meets with President of Palau on UNOC3 sidelines

Nice (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a bilateral meeting with President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. in Nice, France on June 9 (local time) on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3). PM Chinh affirmed that...

Private sector takes interest in ocean economy at finance forum in Monaco

MONACO – The protection of marine ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves, long championed and funded by governments and philanthropic organisations, has found a new ally in the private sector. Some of the world’s top financial institutes...

Blue Economy Forum in Monaco draws global powerhouses to fight for the oceans

Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince William of Whales, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves Robles joined forces at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum on the...

Monaco hosts decisive Blue Economy and Finance Forum ahead of UNOC

The Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) concluded at the Grimaldi Forum this weekend, positioning Monaco as a key player in shaping global marine conservation policy and sustainable ocean finance… Held just ahead of the United Nations Ocean...

'Act responsibly for humankind' - Palau president on deep sea mining order

Surangel Whipps Jr, left, wants US President-elect Donald Trump to see firsthand the impacts of climate change. Photo: RNZ Pacific / PICRC Palau's president says the US order to fast-track deep sea mining is not a good idea. Deep sea mining...

NMI weightlifters look to extend medal streak in Palau

(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Here’s some trivia: NMI weightlifters have reached the medal podium in their last five regional events, starting from 2014. In the Micronesian Games in 2014 in Pohnpei, the NMI Weightlifting Team collected...