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Asean chair faces formidable challenges
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Philippines' Asean chairmanship will be one of the most exciting periods for the bloc.
"Digital News Excellence Awards 2025" open for entries in 8 categories
Published on 04/08/2025
» The Society of Online News Providers (SONP) is now accepting entries for the 11th annual "Digital News Excellence Awards 2025," recognising outstanding digital journalism across eight categories. The competition is open to member organisations of the association, with a submission deadline of August 31, 2025.
Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight from Australia to PNG
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» SYDNEY - A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during its northern migration, scientists say.
China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols
Published on 06/06/2025
» SYDNEY - China is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and US Coast Guard vessels that ply the region, Pacific Islands officials told Reuters.
Singapore tycoon accuses son of boardroom coup attempt
Published on 26/02/2025
» Singapore’s largest listed property developer was plunged into crisis on Wednesday, when its chairman and patriarch Kwek Leng Beng accused his son — the chief executive officer — of attempting a boardroom coup at City Developments Ltd (CDL).
Attacks on Papua New Guinea kill 26, including 16 children
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» SYDNEY - Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has likely killed 26 people, including 16 children, while several people were forced to flee after attackers set fire to their homes, the United Nations (UN) said.
Landslide in Papua New Guinea village kills about 100
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2024
» SYDNEY - A landslide in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) killed about 100 people, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) said on Friday.
Arson and looting as police strike in Papua New Guinea
Published on 10/01/2024
» Shops and businesses were attacked and set on fire in the capital of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday and people had been killed, the governor said, after police went on strike over pay.
US to deploy coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PORT MORESBY - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region amid fierce competition for influence with China.
Papua New Guinea, US sign security pact with eye on China
Published on 22/05/2023
» Papua New Guinea signed a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's expanding footprint in the Pacific region.