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
Oceania Palau The planned upgrade of the transmitter, studio transmission line (STL) and studio transmission equipment of the government FM station is being supported by $73.925 financial aid from Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Oceania Palau The House of Traditional Leaders (HOTL) in Koror state has accepted 4 new leaders, according to letters sent to Koror state governor Eyos Rudimch
Oceania Palau A large crowd turned out for the public hearing to oppose the proposed law to reopen the Palau National Marine Sanctuary to longline and purse seine fishing, a possibility being considered by the national congress
Oceania Palau Senate Bill 11-42 proposes a process to resolve disputes over traditional titles, arguing that lengthy and costly processes create "persistent conflicts", diminish respect for Palauan tradition and degrade the "solidarity and harmony of Palauan society"
Oceania Palau The Philippines will henceforth accept the country's Covid-19 vaccine certificates, thus facilitating travel between the two countries, especially when direct flights resume