The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The country in which China has gained most influence in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands, goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region’s f
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April voteChina’s rising power in the Pacific explained in 30 secondsChina’s influence in the Pacific is being scrutinised as ally Solomon Islands prepares to hold elections this month, with two candidates indicating they would seek to review a controversial security pact between the two countries.Ties between China and Solomon Islands have deepened under prime minister Manasseh Sogavare, who is...
A small key in Florida known as “Beer Can Island” (real name: Pine Key) is up for sale and one one prospective buyer is looking for people to join him in buying it for $1,000 each. The 9-acre island got its name from the numerous parties thrown on the beach there over the years. Located […]
On March 28, the Chinese Mission held the first Media Salon of 2024.
MELBOURNE, Australia >> The country in which China has gained most influence in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands, goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region’s future.
Major Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday, with investors assessing economic data from Singapore and South Korea and ahead of China's awaited trade figures. Earlier, it was known that the
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with events in SoCal.
Canberra is investing 83 million Australian dollars ($55 million) to modernize military infrastructure on Garden Island to support the country’s future nuclear-powered submarines. The initiative will cover 32 projects across the HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia, including tunnel maintenance, building upgrades, and corresponding repairs. Work on the defense estate is expected to create more than 150 local jobs and additional opportunities for construction, trade, and other...
China is ready to deepen practical cooperation with Vietnam
New Zealand's government made immediate changes to an employment visa
The maritime cooperative activity to be held in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone will demonstrate the countries' 'collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific'