China’s footprint in the Pacific
Sheldon Chanel shares commentary on the recent "China In the Pacific" webinar as China’s footprint in the Pacific is expected to grow despite the impact of COVID-19. Read More
COVID-19
Cash-“less”, cash-“more” or…? How the pandemic is affecting trends in the PICs
In recent times, there has been a global “push” or trend otherwise, led largely by the new generation to go more and more cash “less”… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 26 August
COVID-19 vaccine concerns in Papua New Guinea The race to find a vaccine to COVID-19 and the attendant geopolitical posturing has found its way to… Read More
Envisioning a Pacific labour market
COVID-19 has demonstrated the central part that connection plays in our lives. We have experienced what can be achieved when people work together and what… Read More
Pacific Finance and Economic Ministers meet online
Earlier this month the Finance and Economic Ministers of the Pacific Islands Forum member countries met in an online setting. This meeting is one of… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 19 August
COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is continuing to rise. Read More
No war with China, cold or hot
Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras says "Australia must say no to any war with China, cold or hot. We must not follow US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in characterising US-China relations" Read More
COVID-19 and a twin deficit: Early lessons from the Solomon Islands
Jack Boe, Senior Analyst at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands shares his views on how a pre-existing economic vulnerabilities make coping with the impact of COVID-19 especially challenging. Read More
Corporate Japan: Pioneering diversity and inclusion
Melanie Brock discusses corporate Japan, and making way for diversity and inclusion. This article is part of the Asia Pacific Women thought leadership series. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 12 August
In this week’s Pacific bulletin, Tess Newton Cain looks at COVID-19 flares in PNG, Seasonal Workers Scheme re-opens on a trial basis, Forum Finance Ministers meet online, New Caledonia independence referendum and travel bubble talks in flux. Read More
