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How climate change is creating refugees across the world
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
As the global attention remains focussed on the ‘human tragedies’ unfolding in Ukraine and Gaza, another crisis brews quietly on the margins – climate-induced displacement. The number of people displaced not by war or conflict, but by a planet in...
Fiji, the World Bank and debt
Pacific News Service
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By Samantha Magick When Fiji’s Minister for Economy delivers his budget address this evening many eyes will be on figures around the country’s debt-to GDP ratios. This week, Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers were preoccupied with the...
With billions of dollars in economic activity, international students are a huge boost for the US
Scroll.in
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August 20, 2024
Of the millions of young adults heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students from around the world will come to the US to pursue higher education this year. These young...
The World Bank head has thoughts on the Pacific – and needs Australia’s help
The Sydney Morning Herald
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August 30, 2024
“I think Australia does a lot in its neighbourhood now, but I can help multiply what you do in that neighbourhood,” Banga said in an interview with this masthead. “Because, number one, if you both do it together, we can get more synergy, but...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) teams up with Pacific Trade Invest Australia for Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 21, 2024
Pacific Tourism Organisation Marketing Officer Natasha Ram was recently part of the Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific roadshow in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Representing SPTO, Natasha teamed up with Pacific Trade Invest...
Kiribati, Niue and Tuvalu struggle to keep up with high cost of living
The Pacific Island Times
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August 19, 2024
By Gina Tabonares-Reilly Purchasing basic commodities, such as food, has been a big challenge for residents of Kiribati, Niue and Tuvalu, which are most affected by global inflation, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest economic...
Barnet Sherman: International students will offer boost to U.S. economy this back-to-school season
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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August 19, 2024
Of the millions of young adults heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students from around the world will come to the U.S. to pursue higher education this year. These young...
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies
Hollywood Gazette
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August 20, 2024
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies August 15, 2024 — Introduction Quantum Computing Statistics: A report suggests that the industry of Quantum...
Unifying Your Financial Review Processes with BlackLine
CFO Dive
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Launch of Coastal Fisheries Management Plans for Tuvalu’s Outer Islands: A United Step Forward
Tuvalu Fisheries Department
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August 16, 2024
Today marks a significant milestone for Tuvalu’s Outer Islands with the official launch of the Coastal Fisheries Management Plans (CFMPs) for Nanumea, Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Niulakita. This important event took...
Call for applications: WIPO Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities from Pacific Island Countries
World Intellectual Property Organization
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August 9, 2024 A call for applications is now open for the next cycle of the WIPO Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (The Program). This cycle...
International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season
The Conversation
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August 13, 2024
Of the millions of young adults heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students from around the world will come to the U.S. to pursue higher education this year. These young...
As Sea Levels Rise, an Island Nation Creates an Escape Route
Inside Climate News
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July 1, 2025
The small island nation of Tuvalu is being swallowed by the sea. With just around 10,000 residents, this Pacific network of reef islands and atolls has seen sea levels rise around 6 inches over the past three decades—one and half times the global...
Top 10 VPN Companies: Benefits vs Shortcomings
Hollywood Gazette
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August 8, 2024
Top 10 VPN Companies: Benefits vs Shortcomings August 2, 2024 — Establishing a secure, encrypted connection between a device and a network over the Internet, a virtual private network (VPN) has become essential with cybercrime affecting over...
Forum economic ministers address banking challenges
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 5, 2024
SUVA: Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting last week considered an update on Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationship Project, developed by the World Bank and other development partners. They emphasised the importance...
Forum Economic Ministers Address Correspondent Banking challenges
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) last week considered an update on Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) Project, developed by the World Bank and other development partners. They emphasised the...
Women in business leadership make gains but disparities persist in the Pacific
RNZ
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August 7, 2024
2023 Pacific Islands Women's Leaders Meeting. (file image) Photo: Pacific Islands Forum A new report by the Asian Development Bank has found that more Pacific women are taking up leadership roles in business, but they continue to face...
Whipps: China using economic coercion to influence Palau's relationship with Taiwan
Marianas Variety
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Surangel Whipps Jr. KOROR (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. claims China is “weaponizing tourism” in a bid to get the island nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing “the sky is the...
China using economic coercion to influence Palau’s relationship with Taiwan –…
Pacific News Service
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Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is “weaponising tourism” in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing “the sky is the limit” if they ditch their association with Taipei. “At...
China using economic coercion to influence Palau's relationship with Taiwan - Palau leader
RNZ
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August 14, 2024
Downtown Koror, Palau's largest city. Photo: RNZ Pacific Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is "weaponising tourism" in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing "the sky is the...