Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Vanuatu kava: A natural remedy for stress and anxiety

Recently , I wrote extensively on how Sobolo can be developed to im­prove heart health and also generate revenue for Ghana. In this article, I present how Vanuatu is cashing in on their kava. Kava, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is a...

WWC 2025: Pakistan sign off without win as rain washes out game in Colombo

Some of it was pouring in on the tail end of Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative to export Chinese-made infrastructure, and some of it was from individual Chinese investors seeking more affordable alternatives to China’s overheated property...

President to honor team for humanitarian work in Vanuatu, Myanmar

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto will grant the highest award to members of the Indonesian humanitarian task force in recognition of their outstanding service in humanitarian missions in Vanuatu and Myanmar. This was conveyed by chief...

As Pacific Islands caution against Seabed mining, the U.S prepares to trash the rules

The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorise mining in international waters – against the authority of a UN regulatory body. By Camilla Pohle WASHINGTON (THE DIOLOMAT) — In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as a...

Vanuatu Climate Minister frets over U.S climate reversal

Vanuatu’s climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. The Pacific archipelago, home to around 320,000 people, has struggled...

Vanuatu climate minister frets over US climate reversal

Vanuatu's climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. Vanuatu climate minister frets over US climate reversal The Pacific...

Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mount with China joining condemnation of Trump's order to bypass UN rules

At the same time, Nauru is taking a controversial bet to work with China to potentially allow exploration of its seabed riches. Last week, Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lü Jin, and Nauruan president, David Adeang, met to discuss how to fast track...

As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules

In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as a polarizing issue in the Pacific Islands, and the nascent industry is not yet regulated. Now the region is contending with another challenge: the potential breakdown of international rules that...

‘US tariffs will not affect agriculture’

THE United States 10 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not likely to affect the country’s agriculture production especially for cocoa and coffee. President of the Highlands Smart Famers Association (HSFA) Wilson...

Vanuatu shipping company expresses interest in investing

A VANUATU shipping company has spent a week in Port Moresby assessing the viability of investing in the shipping logistic service. Vanuatu Ferry Limited, with more than 51 years operating in the Pacific Island countries and 12 years operating in...

Fans scramble to keep Midnight Oil drummer's kit 'in public hands'

Some of Midnight Oil's most dedicated fans have secured drummer Rob Hirst's kit at a charity auction. Hirst put his kit up for auction, which he has had since 1979, after declaring he could no longer keep playing the big rock and roll drum kit...

Arts is a $64 billion industry — so why aren't the leaders talking about it?

The cost-of-living crisis, energy and housing have dominated the 2025 election campaign. Much less airtime has been given to the arts, a $64 billion industry facing serious threats. Diminishing profits due to rising production costs, unregulated...

Vietnam, Vanuatu seek to step up multifaceted cooperation

Sydney (VNA) – President of Vanuatu Nikenike Vurobaravu has expressed his hope for stronger bilateral cooperation in key sectors while hosting a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia and Vanuatu Pham Hung Tam, who presented his...

Fiji’s tourism industry urged to embrace resilience and sustainability

Airbus has confirmed that failure to complete an aircraft purchase agreement typically results in the loss of pre-delivery payments, adding new concern to ongoing questions surrounding Vanuatu’s controversial aircraft deal worth over VT2 billion...

TMGM Proudly Joins as Gold Sponsor of #YumiStanap Vanuatu 2025

TMGM, a global leader in online trading and investment services, proudly stood at the forefront of Vanuatu’s economic dialogue as the Gold Sponsor of the highly anticipated #YumiStanap Vanuatu event. This TEDx-inspired conference, which took place...

China Southern returns to Perth, completes test flight to Port Vila, Vanuatu

China Southern has set its eyes on the Pacific, having resumed seasonal services to Perth Airport (PER), and also completed a test flight to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Starting November 30, 2025, the...

Outback bus service 'essential' to far-flung opal mining town

You might not think twice about the logistics of going to the grocery store, getting a haircut or treating yourself at the bakery, but these everyday events are not straightforward for some residents in far west NSW. A group of locals in the town...

Trump’s push on deep sea mining leaves Nauru’s commercial ambitions ‘out in cold’

By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Nauru’s ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump’s executive order last month aimed at fast-tracking ocean mining, anti-deep sea mining advocates...

Food, health concerns in the aftermath of Vanuatu storms

As the floodwaters recede in cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu, officials are assessing the medium- and longer-term requirements, including food security, health needs and improving disaster preparedness. Residents have been urged to take steps to prevent...