Palau
US should help Pacific counter China influence - academic
An academic says the United States should work with Taiwan and Palau to resist Chinese influence in the region. Audio
Taiwan's airline picks up Palau flights in China's wake
Taiwan's main airline China Airlines is adding two more weekly flights to Palau after a crackdown on Chinese tourism to the Pacific nation.
Palau airline cancels China flights
A Palau airline will stop flying to China after that country banned flights to the island.
Nauru urged by Palau media reps to reconsider ABC ban
The Palau Media Council has urged Nauru to reconsider its ban on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation at this year's Leaders Meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Nauru's ABC ban expected to impact wider region
The Palau Media Council says Nauru's ban on a public broadcaster attending this year's Pacific Forum will impede the flow of vital information to the region.
Japan airline to service Palau, Saipan
Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines is to introduce a service between Japan and the Pacific islands of Saipan and Palau next year.
US looks at defence and foreign policy in Micronesia
The US Defense Department is to report to the U.S. Congress by 1 December on a range of security concerns in the northern Pacific island groups that are affiliated with the US.
Sport: Micronesian Games change basketball eligibility rules
For the first time ever the Micronesian Games basketball competition will follow international eligibility rules.
Author receives grant to publish children's book in Palauan
A project to promote literacy and language in Palau has received a US Pacific youth grant to publish and distribute a colourful children's book written in Palauan with english subtitles. Audio
Palauan children's author receives US grant
An author promoting literacy and language in Palau has received a grant to publish and distribute a colourful children's book written in the Palauan language.
Operation to eradicate rats from Palau atoll
A recently completed project to eradicate rats from Palau's Kayangel is expected to provide a boost to the atoll's ecosystem and increase local food production.
Palau first Pacific island state to ratify anti-nuke treaty
Palau has become the first Pacific island country to ratify a landmark international treaty banning nuclear weapons.
Micronesians 'slowly dying' from poor diet - Palau leader
Palau's President says while impoverished people around the world are dying from hunger, ironically people in Micronesia are succumbing due to overeating.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 April 2018
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
Climate, migration, US on Micronesia summit agenda
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
NZ says Pacific "reset" on track
The New Zealand Government says its Pacific "reset" is on track and the May budget will reflect that.
Palau first lady honoured in Morocco
Palau's first lady, Debbie Remengesau has been honoured for her contributions and leadership in conservation and ocean stewardship.
Palau unconcerned about Chinese tourist drop
A sharp drop in the number of visitors to Palau from China is of little concern, says a local tourism official.
China's rebuke for Taiwan visit hits Palau tourism hard
Palau saw a 16 percent drop in arrivals from China in the last quarter of 2017, presumably as a result of the Chinese government's cancellation of the country's approved destination status.
Palauan glass jewellery company eyes NZ market
Palau's glass bead money jewellery is looking to crack it in the New Zealand market.
