Oceania Palau Micronesian countries are looking to Palau as a leader in the success of the tourism bubble, stated the president of Nauru, pointing out that travel bubbles could be a model to emulate to reopen borders and welcome visitors during pandemic
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
Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing
Oceania Palau Alingano Maisu has reached Taiwan after 1.000 miles at sea, welcomed by an official arrival ceremony in Kaohsiung; the voyage of the traditional canoe is a living classroom of Pacific navigation, cultural resilience and intergenerational leadership