International
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China Fills Pacific Climate Aid Gap as US Withdraws Funding
China makes a strategic move in the Pacific, pledging support for climate research in Samoa as the U.S. scales back funding through regional programs. The timing signals a shift in influence across the islands and raises questions about who will lead resilience efforts in the years ahead.
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Fiji Seafarers Win UAE Recognition Pact, Opening Gulf Maritime Jobs
– A landmark maritime agreement opens new horizons for Fiji’s seafarers, linking local qualifications to opportunities across the Gulf while upholding global safety standards. – Fiji strengthens its maritime ties with a pact that broadens seafarer opportunities on the international stage, aligning credentials with global benchmarks and Gulf job prospects.
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Fiji Signs Global Tax Cooperation Pact, Moves Closer to EU Delisting
Fiji makes a significant leap toward global tax transparency by joining a core multilateral framework for information exchange. The move aligns Fiji with international tax standards and broadens its network of partner jurisdictions. It could bring Fiji closer to EU delisting and strengthen trust with international partners.
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Fiji-India Forge Digital Agriculture Partnership to Modernize Sugar and Livestock for Climate-Smart Farming
Fiji and India unveil a bold plan to modernize agriculture, blending smart farming with a refreshed sugar sector and climate‑resilient food systems. A partnership that hints at digital farming, new processing pathways, and opportunities for rural communities—signal of a transformative era for Fiji’s agri‑industrial landscape.
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Fiji-India Expand Agricultural Cooperation with Tech-Driven Plans
Fiji and India are accelerating their agriculture partnership with plans for digital farming, drone technology, and smarter sugar and livestock sectors. The high-level talks set the stage for a multi-year framework and a dedicated working group to boost rural livelihoods and food security—a new phase in their growing alliance.
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Fiji-UAE Sign Mutual Recognition of Seafarers’ Certificates
A landmark pact between Fiji and the UAE is set to recognize seafarers’ qualifications across borders, aligning with international standards and opening up new global job opportunities for Fiji’s maritime workforce.
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Canada Expands Pacific Ties: Fiji Visit, Women Entrepreneurs Project, and High Commission Opening
Canada and Fiji are shaping stronger regional partnerships, with a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs and new development projects across the Pacific. A major milestone on the horizon is the planned opening of Canada’s High Commission in Suva.
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Fiji-UAE Seafarer Certification MOU Sparks Gulf Opportunities
A landmark MOU between Fiji and the United Arab Emirates ushers in mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates, aligning with international STCW standards. The agreement is poised to unlock new employment and training pathways for Fiji’s maritime professionals in the Gulf region.
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Fiji Among 75 Countries Hit by US Immigrant Visa Pause
A broad pause on immigrant visa processing is reshaping paths to the United States for thousands, including people from Fiji. No restart date has been announced, leaving families and skilled workers in limbo as policymakers reassess immigration rules. The move signals shifting tides for future mobility.
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Fiji Youth Delegation Heads to India for Republic Day Camp 2026
Seven young Fijians head to India for Republic Day Camp 2026, stepping into a week of leadership, culture, and high‑level exchanges that could shape Fiji–India ties for years to come.