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FFA receives US$6m from US under Economic Assistance Agreement
Solomon Star
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August 18, 2025
HONIARA: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Friday received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of...
Nauru’s global economic ties backed by CBA Agency
The Mandarin
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August 17, 2025
A new banking service in Nauru marks a key milestone in the treaty with Australia, strengthening economic, security, and development links. Labor senator Nita Green. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Senator Nita Green has welcomed a “significant milestone”...
Fisheries forum receives K248mil under assistance agreement
The National
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THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has received the US$60 million (about K248.7 million) payment for 2024 under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) – associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the United States of America. FFA...
Americans trade snow for sand — and a second passport
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 15, 2025
United States buyers are heading to the Caribbean not only for a seasonal and enjoyable vacation but also to purchase properties. Americans’ purchase of properties on some islands has increased significantly. While making these purchases, the...
US Sides with Nauru on Deep-Sea Mining, Splitting Pacific Leaders
Island Times
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August 15, 2025
By: Bernadette Carreon NAURU – The United States has thrown its weight behind Nauru’s push to fast-track deep-sea mining, backing a Canadian partner’s bid despite warnings from other Pacific nations about risks to fragile ocean ecosystems. The...
Showcasing the ‘Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific’ to Australian travel trade
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 14, 2025
PTI Australia is supporting some of the Pacific’s most remote nations to strengthen their presence within the Australian travel trade through participation in the 2025 Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) Roadshow. By equipping travel agents with...
The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Sinks On Q2 Earnings Miss
Benzinga
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The Metals Company Inc TMC shares are tumbling in Thursday’s after-hours session after the company reported financial results for the second quarter. Here’s what you need to know. TMC is down after-hours. Watch the momentum here. Q2 Highlights:...
Nauru secures $651M socio-economic development project with Chinese company
Marianas Variety
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YAREN/BEIJING (Government of Nauru/Pacnews) — Nauru Minister for Foreign Affairs Lionel Aingimea, and chairman of the China Rural Revitalization and Development Corporation, Zhang Yong signed on Aug. 5 a phase 1 investment project proposal valued...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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FinCEN Targets Three Mexican Financial Institutions for Fentanyl Trafficking
JD Supra - California
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August 13, 2025
[co-author: Andrew Bonney] Summary: Situation Overview: The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) cited recent fentanyl-related legislation to impose a previously unused sixth special measure, prohibiting the transmittal of funds by...
Donald Trump trade tariffs: Country-wise, product-specific taxes. Check full list
The Economic Times
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August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on...
Bendigo bank cease operations in Nauru, Commonwealth Bank of Australia opens...
Pacific News Service
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Last Friday, Nauru’s only banking service, Bendigo Bank officially concluded its operations in the island nation, making way for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to begin services today. Bendigo began winding down its services last week,...
Nauru sells first passports to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 7, 2025
Australia's Pacific neighbour, Nauru, has sold its first passports as part of a program raising funds for the relocation of residents affected by rising sea levels. The tiny island nation launched the scheme in February but it only approved its...
Nauru grants first citizenship through investment scheme
RNZ
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August 5, 2025
The Nauru citizenship by investment scheme allows investors to secure Nauru citizenship for US$105,000 within four months of their application. Photo: RNZ Pacific/123RF Nauru has announced its first "climate citizens" - people taking up...
Full List Of Countries Hit By US President’s New Trade War Levies
Daily Independent
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August 7, 2025
1 US president Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs for dozens of countries have come into force as he continues to escalate his global trade war. Last week Trump announced higher import duty rates of between 10 per cent and 41 percent for multiple...
Economic stability key in Pacific: Australian Foreign Minister Wong
Pacific News Service
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— Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has recommitted to maintaining the regional processing centre on Nauru, which accounts for more than half of the island country’s budget. Revenue from the processing centre accounts for $135 million (US$95...
Tonga signs updated seabed mining agreement with The Metals Company
RNZ
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August 6, 2025
Photo: The Metals Company Tonga has a new contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company (TMC) The deep sea mining frontrunner announced the "revised sponsorship agreement" between the Tongan government and TMC's subsidiary Tonga Offshore...
US Tariff Rates
The Times of India
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order imposing higher tariffs on several nations and the 27-member European Union, significantly escalating his administration’s global trade offensive. The order, titled "Further...
Nauru made the right decision to develop China relationship, official says
Marianas Variety
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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Nauruan President David Adeang in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, March 25, 2024. CGTN photo (Government of Nauru) —...
German family Nauru's first ‘climate citizens’ under investment program
The Pacific Island Times
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August 5, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Nauru has welcomed a German family of four who became the first new citizens under the island nation’s Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. The program, announced at COP29 late last year, provides...