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Pacific Islands urged to boost air connectivity and regional collaboration to attract high-value MICE events
Connectivity could be the deciding factor for Pacific MICE growth, stretching beyond venues to how the region moves people and plans together. Leaders urge easier air access, better cross‑border links and aligned schedules to attract bigger, higher‑spend events. If the region can turn infrastructure into a joined‑up proposition, opportunity awaits.
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Fiji seeks Australian private investment to become a Pacific hub for manufacturing and agri-tech
Fiji is positioning itself as a Pacific gateway for manufacturing, agri-tech, and port services, appealing to Australian private investment. An Adelaide forum outlined how a skilled workforce and strategic location could pair with practical pathways and cultural foundations to foster enduring partnerships across the region.
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Fiji launches cross-sector Defence Strategic Guidance Consultation to shape national security architecture
Fiji kicks off a Defence Strategic Guidance Consultation Workshop, bringing together government, academia and media to help shape a more integrated national security framework. The multi‑agency effort aims to translate strategic reviews into practical plans for resilience against evolving threats. As the workshop unfolds, observers watch how cross‑sector collaboration could redefine Fiji’s security posture.
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Fiji to co-design new 3rd Battalion HQ with Australia and Japan
Fiji’s next military headquarters is taking shape with support from Australia and Japan, signaling a shift toward broader peacetime roles like disaster response and maritime security. The design draws on regional models and points to deeper trilateral cooperation shaping the islands’ defence landscape.
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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the focus is on practical tools, regional cooperation, and predictable funding to protect communities against rising seas.