Oceania Palau From 21 Aug to 1 Sept 2023, the Japan Coast Guard Mobile Cooperation Team delivered training on first aid and rescue techniques to improve local maritime safety capabilities with the support of the Nippon Foundation and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Oceania Palau Palau Atmospheric Observatory marks 10 years of transformative research as scientists confirm the island sits above the world’s primary gateway to the stratosphere, making it a benchmark site for understanding air chemistry in an undisturbed environment
Oceania Palau A wave of online scams is now targeting Palau, with families report growing losses as scammers exploit trust through social media; romance scams are very common cases
Oceania Palau Lawmakers are pushing to establish cattle and goat farms to strengthen food security amid rising import costs and shipping delays; the proposal is criticized for lack of scientific evidence, feasibility plans, and concerns over past efforts
Oceania Palau As demand for better internet coverage grows in Palau, Starlink remains blocked: authorities seek to protect millions of dollars in national investment for internet connectivity, and avoid a financial burden that would fall on taxpayers