Palau
New digital residency law passed in Palau
Palau has passed a new law that will offer digital residency to non-Palauan citizens.
Palau and US Climate Envoy lay a 90-day challenge at COP26
Palau and the US Office of the Climate Envoy has laid a 90-day challenge at COP26 calling for major initiatives to be prepared for announcement at the 'Our Ocean Conference'.
Micronesian countries urge Taiwan involvement at UN
Leaders of several Pacific Islands nations have told the UN General Assembly that Taiwan should be able to participate fully in the UN and World Health system.
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Palau leader holds firm on leaving Pacific Forum
The president of Palau is staunchly holding the line on withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum, despite calls for dialogue from its new boss Henry Puna. Audio
First case of Covid-19 recorded in Palau
One of the few Covid-free countries in the region has recorded its first case of the virus.
Palau aims to vaccinate children against Covid
Palau is aiming to vaccinate children between ages 12 to 17, according to the health ministry.
British naval strike group invited to Palau
The British Navy's carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year.
Historic Palau-Taiwan travel bubble under way
Over 100 tourists have descended on Palau to kick off the first travel bubble with Taiwan.
Taiwan travel bubble a lifeline for Palau's economy
Palau's President has welcomed a travel bubble with Taiwan as a lifeline for his country's economy, devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Palau receives Johnson & Johnson vaccines from the United States
Palau has received 200 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine this month and has immediately started the rollout to one of the outlying states.
Palau congress supports president's decision to leave Pacific Forum
Palau's National Congress has voiced its support for the president's decision to withdraw the country from the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Palau preparing to leave Pacific Islands Forum
Palau's president says his country is prepared to leave the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Palau preparing to leave Pacific Islands Forum
Palau's president says it is preparing to leave the Pacific Islands Forum, the region's premier political and economic policy organisation. Audio
Whipps standing firm on Pacific Forum leadership ultimatum
The new president of Palau is standing by an ultimatum issued by Micronesian leaders over the top job in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Palau leading US vaccination stats
Palau is leading the US on Covid-19 vaccination stats with 17 percent of the population having received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Audio
US Pacific states and territories leading vaccination roll-out
Some Pacific countries and territories are leading the United States on Covid-19 vaccination statistics. Audio
China 'forcing itself' into the Pacific, warns Taiwanese Foreign Minister
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says the international community now understands "what China is about", and that more countries are questioning Beijing's activities in the Pacific Islands region.