Pacific
PACIFIC: EEZs could lift islands' fortunes
The Pacific Island states enjoy large EEZs, as granted by the 1982 UN Law of the Sea. However,...
PacificPACIFIC: Sustainable sources are an energy option
The economies of the 14 small island states within the Pacific Islands Forum are dependent on...
PacificEAST ASIA: Poverty declining but development is patchy
The region is expected to meet a commitment to halve the number of poor by 2015. However,...
East AsiaPACIFIC: Fiji coup tests regional capacity
Fiji's military-appointed prime minister today warned Australia and New Zealand not to interfere...
PacificPACIFIC: Friction with Canberra dominates forum
Acting commander of the armed forces in Fiji, Captain Esala Teleni, said today that there are no...
PacificFIJI: Instability fears cast shadow over upcoming PIF
Police briefed foreign diplomats today in light of security concerns arising from a perceived...
ASIA: ADB raises growth forecasts, but sees slowdown
Developing Asia and the Pacific will grow by 7.7% this year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
FIJI: New government lifts economic outlook
Nine members of the Fijian Labour Party were sworn in as cabinet members yesterday. Prime...
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