Tuvalu and Taiwan signed a joint declaration on parliamentary cooperation; Tuvalu Parliament Speaker Samuelu Penitala Teo emphasised the long history of linguistic and cultural ties between the two countries

Tuvalu has seen the arrival of Taiwan’s Dunmu Goodwill Fleet for the first time in 12 years; the 3 ships fleet are paying visit to diplomatic allies and providing open-sea training for newly enlisted sailors and non-commissioned officers

At a panel with the advertising industry at Cairns Crocodiles - an international festival - the groundbreaking campaign presenting Tuvalu as first 'digital nation' has been recalled as powerful tool to address climate issues with truly impacting results

The World Bank has committed US$7 million in new grants to support Tuvalu's financial management of and resilience to climate-related disasters, second and last of two operations aimed at mitigating climate impacts and strengthening disaster preparedness

During his recent visit to Tuvalu, WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala emphasised the unique health needs of Pacific Island countries, as climate resilience healthcare facilities, and stressed the WHO commitment to the smallest nations