Environment
NIKKEI Film: From a sinking island: The choice of a Tuvaluan Family
Hundreds opt to move to Australia, but at what cost?
International relations
Australia to fund $120 million in undersea cables for Papua New Guinea
Equipment intended to bring reliable connectivity to more parts of the Pacific nation
International relations
Tuvaluans in Australia get ready for arrival of more compatriots
Numbers set to increase under landmark agreement spurred by rising seawaters
Opinion
The Pacific will endure US aid cuts but China wins narrative advantage
Damage is not financial but reputational as Washington's retreat erodes trust in the region
Big in Asia
Tuvaluans seek Australian escape as worries for homeland mount
Nation faces transformation as first recipients of climate migration visas depart
Indo-Pacific
Solomon Islands struggles with unexploded World War II ordnance
Legacy of US-Japan fighting continues to maim, physically and psychologically
Cybersecurity
Japan leads Pacific islands cyberdefense drill as ransomware attacks rise
14 countries and regions take part in training exercise
International relations
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign major defense treaty after delay
Canberra bolsters Pacific ties as Chinese footprint expands
International relations
China making inroads after pushback in key Solomon Islands province
Trump's US pullout gives China room to expand its aid and infrastructure support
International relations
Taiwan frictions surface again as Pacific summit concludes
In break with standard practice, this year's gathering went ahead without external partners
Climate Change
Pacific leaders kickstart fund to finance climate action
Move comes amid 'frustration' felt by smaller states
International relations
Australia and Vanuatu still expect to ink security pact despite delay
Pacific island nation's prime minister holds off on signing deal amid internal divisions
Your Week in Asia
Pacific Island Forum, Thaksin ruling, Lee's first 100 days
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand, Australia speak out against Pacific summit exclusions
Solomon Islands' decision to leave out dialogue partners sparks finger-pointing
Defense
Japan doubles security aid recipients, adding Sri Lanka, Thailand
5 Indo-Pacific nations to join eligibility list as China concerns grow
International relations
New Zealand PM talks trade and security with Xi in first visit to China
Beijing and Wellington seek to balance trade with competition over Cook Islands
International relations
China hosts Pacific island countries' envoys as Taiwan issue looms
Beijing urges commitment to One China policy, pledges economic aid
International relations
Solomon Islands MP frets over China influence as ministers hold key meeting
Peter Kenilorea Jr. says island nation needs 'all hands on deck' approach to partnerships
Trump administration
U.S. bolsters 'second island chain' defense with eye on China
Investment on Pacific island reflects threat of Beijing's growing missile capabilities
Big in Asia
Trump policy pivots rattle aid-reliant Pacific ally Palau
Doubts grow over promises of financial support to resist Chinese pressure
#techAsia
Starlink in the Pacific and Baidu's PR headache
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Policy Asia
Musk's Starlink expansion across the Pacific sparks enthusiasm -- and concern
Deals get remote islanders online, but fears linger over stranded investment, data security
International relations
China, Cook Islands seabed research pact sparks environmental concerns
PM's China visit yielded cooperation deals but rankled New Zealand
Technology
Japan, Australia to bolster IT personnel of Pacific island nations
Initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for communications infrastructure
Sports
Pacific nations' tennis aspirations run up against small island reality
Samoan-Australian's play at Australian Open gives hope to cultures that lack representation
Opinion
Trump's America First risks ceding more ground to China in Pacific
Without coordination with allies like Australia, Washington may fall further behind
International relations
Australia funds Solomon Islands police as latest pushback against China
Pacific nation aims to double the size of its security force to stem civil unrest
International relations
Japan to support telemedicine in Palau with high-speed network
Move competes with China's efforts to extend influence in Pacific islands
International relations
Australia backs PNG rugby team in move to thwart China influence
Arrangement has escape clause if Port Moresby signs security deal with Beijing
International relations
Australia seals Nauru aid deal to counter China's influence
Canberra offers budget, security funding in return for veto over third-country pacts