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Super American Circus to dazzle Palau with three days of thrills
Island Times
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July 15, 2025
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — After the excitement of the Pacific Mini Games, Palau is set to host nother major event — the Super American Circus, bringing three days of world-class performances to the Palau National Gym from July 18 to 20....
Whipps opens 4th Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, touting 41% Trade growth
Island Times
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July 15, 2025
KOROR, Palau (July 12, 2025) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. officially opened the fourth Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show on July 11, alongside Taiwan Ambassador to Palau Jessica C. Lee, in a ceremony attended by government officials,...
Underwater Intel - Why Palau’s marine life beats any discovery channel documentary
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Mission Brief - Welcome to Nature’s Most Classified Operation Your mission briefing never covered this - 1,500 species of fish, 700 types of coral, and marine encounters that make classified intel look boring. While you’ve been analyzing satellite...
Palauan Marine Returns Home for Koa Moana 25
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 5, 2025
Palau, a tropical archipelago in the Western Pacific Ocean, is composed of over 340 islands and renowned for its stunning biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. Like the bridges that connect its islands, Palau’s culture thrives on interconnected...
U.S. Launches Largest Sanction Package Targeting Iranian Trade Since 2018
The Maritime Executive
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More than 50 individuals and entities, as well as 50 ships ranging from tankers to containerships, are being designated in the largest U.S. sanction package targeting Iranian assets since 2018. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of...
NexGen Energy plans to join fifth round of Green Energy Auction
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
NexGen Energy Corp. announced plans to join the fifth round of Green Energy Auction where 3,300 megawatts of offshore wind capacity targeted between 2028 and 2030 will be offered for private sector development. “We have registered to be a...
Whipps Praises Australia as Key Partner in Palau’s Progress
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau emphasized the value of long-standing partnerships with countries like Australia during a recent address, highlighting decades of collaboration in areas ranging from sports development to...
Australia Commits $16.4 Million to Boost Palau’s Renewable Energy Project
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang (edited: 7/14/2025) KOROR, Palau (July 10, 2025) — Australia has pledged $16.4 million to support the next phase of Palau’s transition to renewable energy, with funds designated to secure a battery energy storage...
NexGen Energy in talks with foreign investors for Philippine renewable projects
Manila Standard
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July 11, 2025
NexGen Energy Corp. is in discussions with foreign investors to secure funding for its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines, its top executive said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China,...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Who’s Making The World A Better Place? B&T’s Best Of The Best Social Changemakers!
B&T
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July 30, 2025
If you’re like B&T and you’re inspired by the way media contributes to making positive changes in the world beyond the industry, you’ll know just how important it is to recognise those at the forefront of these causes. Leading this contribution...
The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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By Michael E. Miller,Lyric Li and An Rong Xu Washington Post KOROR, Palau - The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can...
29 Taiwanese firms join 2025 Taiwan-Palau Expo to boost trade, cultural ties
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Koror, Palau – A Taiwan – Palau Trade and Cultural Show will be held from July 11-13 at Surangel & Son’s super center. The Trade & Cultural Show will present 29 Taiwanese companies aiming to promote bilateral economic cooperation such as...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 5: Palau Claim Another Win in Thrilling Overtime Final
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Stop 5 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1 was packed with excitement, through both the pool games and the finals match-ups. There were overtime games, comeback victories, statement wins and impressive...
US Deep Sea Mining order disrespects Pacific, say campaigners
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international waters. The move has upset environmental groups and Pacific leaders who say the order puts Pacific countries and their...
'We're still in disbelief': Tongan archers return home after record-breaking run in Palau
RNZ
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July 5, 2025
Hans Arne Jensen told RNZ Pacific the entire archery squad is still in "disbelief" over what they achieved at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Photo: Facebook / onga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's archery team headed...
Indo-Palau Film And Cultural Forum Showcases Island Heritage Through Fashion At 9Th Global Fashion And Design Week
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Noida, India – The Indo-Palau Film and Cultural Forum, in association with the Office of the Consul General of Palau in India, proudly joined hands to celebrate cultural diplomacy through fashion at the 9th Global Fashion...
Strengthening Taiwan-Palau Friendship
Island Times
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July 4, 2025
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is proud to present the Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, held from July 11 to 13, 2025, at the Surangel & Son’s Super...
A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
Hospitality Net
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...