Oceania Palau The entire healthcare system is undergoing an automatization process that aims at cost-effectiveness and efficiency, with the support of the Australian Government and through the Olangh automation project
Oceania Palau Ramsey Ngiraibai and his family, the first homeowner to activate a home solar energy system, expect to save at least half of what they currently pay for electricity from the power company
Oceania Palau A new study conducted by marine scientists from the Palau International Coral Reef Center and Center Scientifique de Monaco found that (micro)plastic had polluted islands, reefs and beaches of the country
Oceania Palau Kicked off in Palau and now in its 17th year, the Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific
Oceania Palau US marines and sailors from Task Force Koa Moana 22 recently volunteered to work with the Palau National Police in a summer youth programme
Oceania Palau Palau is now the smallest country in the world by population to have established an EMT; the local emergency medical team has completed training and is prepared to cope with disasters, disease outbreaks and other crises
Oceania Palau Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said Palau is a good 'prototyping ground' for blockchain technology innovation during his visit to Palau last week
Oceania Palau The country has lifted the fourth-day COVID-19 test requirement for incoming travellers, in a decision that should help boost tourism and re-establish flights
Oceania Palau The first test of a new public bus transport system around Babeldaob and Koror designed to tackle the cost of fuel and its impact on citizens' transport costs is scheduled for today
Oceania Palau Between 500 and 800 US military personnel will participate in the Valiant Shield military exercise in Palau next month - confirmation came from the national security coordinator in Palau
Oceania Palau For the past 10 years, the country has been facing a non-communicable disease (NCD) health crisis, which was declared in 2011; the First Lady, a member of the NCD Coordination Mechanism, said most of the deaths today in Palau are related to NCDs
Oceania Palau The country is targeting high net worth individuals to support potential investments on the island through its new Private Banking Law
Oceania Palau At the Our Ocean conference in Palau, held until 14 April for the first time in the Pacific region, 410 commitments were made by various countries, civil society and industry to the tune of US$16,35 billion