International News
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Fijian exporters urged to explore PNG
SUVA, 03 JULY 2019 (ISLAND BUSINESS)—As the global trade environment pushes further into uncertain territory, Fijian exporters are being…
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Vanuatu and France negotiate maritime boundaries
Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and External Trade have informed the people of Vanuatu of the outcome of…
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Cook Islands Ministers’ driving new electric cars
The Hyundai Ioniq Elite electric vehicles have been given to the offices of Henry Puna, his deputy Mark Brown, health…
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UN calls for removal of HIV-related travel restrictions
PNG is one of the remaining 48 countries that have such restrictions. PNG requires HIV testing for work and study…
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NZ single-use plastic bag ban begins
New Zealand is joining a growing number of countries banning single-use plastic shopping bags. “The ban should ensure less…
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Tiny nations challenge Australia’s carbon ‘carryover credits’
Nations from Senegal to Tuvalu have used a United Nations climate conference to challenge the Morrison government's use of carbon…
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Europe’s heatwave burns on, but eases from record highs
PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) - A four-day heatwave across western Europe that killed seven people began to ease slightly on Sunday, as…
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Hong Kong on edge as protests erupt ahead of handover rally
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of demonstrators faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's…
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Ships set off in Japan’s first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years
Whaling ships which are set to join the resumption of commercial whaling are seen before they sail out at a…
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G20 stops short of denouncing protectionism, warns of global slowdown
Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies warned on Saturday of growing risks to the global economy but stopped…
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