Materials
Cook Islands poised to become deep-sea mining leader
Backers say industry will spur green transition but critics fret over environment
Indo-Pacific
Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy
Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation
Politics
Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration, Taiwan ties
Outcome could affect security deal with Australia and Pacific geopolitics
Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu's Taiwan ties under pressure as election looms
Island nation, looking for more financial support, may shift toward Beijing
Indo-Pacific
Solomons shows it's not easy for China, U.S. to woo some small nations
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
Taiwan tensions
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies
Opinion
Small island states have to be compensated for climate harms
Nations are vulnerable but are also front-line warriors with insights to share
Opinion
Green transformation underway in Pacific states points way forward
Island nations are transitioning to renewable energy and cleaner transport
Opinion
Australian climate action must go beyond 'lifeline' for Tuvalu
Migration deal will not fit as model for wider Pacific region
Opinion
Pacific climate change fight is a test for both U.S. and China
Amid battle for influence, island states seek help with global warming threat
COP28
Indonesia seeks to lead island nations at Dubai climate summit
Jakarta wants unified voices with countries most threatened by rising seas
International relations
Japan partners with Australia on Pacific island investment push
Market research cooperation aims to help companies win infrastructure, finance deals
Indo-Pacific
France to host defense meeting with Pacific island nations
Paris seeks to increase engagement in region as U.S.-China alternative
International relations
Marshall Islands set to renew security compact with U.S.
Washington ramps up engagement with Pacific islands with eye on Beijing
Defense
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau
Island's president calls for 'peace through strength' as China tensions mount
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
Opinion
Macron is not giving up France's role as a Pacific player
President offers 'alternative' for states squeezed between U.S. and China
Indo-Pacific
Australia-Papua New Guinea security pact delayed on sovereignty debate
Concerns rise in Pacific nation following similar agreement with U.S.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy coast guard ship to Papua New Guinea next month
Defense chief Austin vows to deepen bilateral cooperation with eye on China
International relations
China woos Papua New Guinea with free trade push
Beijing leverages frustrations over economic ties with U.S., Australia
International relations
Solomon Islands leader visits China with focus on infrastructure
PM Sogavare pledges to "remain neutral" amid China-U.S. competition
International relations
Solomon Islands grapples with disinformation as China stands to gain
Nikkei analysis hints at Beijing's influence through social media
Interview
Palau leader calls on U.S. for help over Chinese ships in its waters
Pacific island nation's president says he won't cut Taiwan ties despite tensions
International relations
Fiji minister says terminating police pact with China 'possible'
New government still reviewing deal, wants to talk to Beijing about future ties