International relations
Taiwan says diplomat hurt in brawl with Chinese officials in Fiji
China disputes account of incident at Oct. 8 reception
Pacific Islands
Politics
New Caledonia set for vote on ending 167 years of French rule
China watching Sunday's independence poll on increasingly strategic island
International relations
Japan to aid Papua New Guinea's recovery in Indo-Pacific push
Foreign Minister Motegi stresses importance of 'free and open' region
Politics
Kiribati's pro-China leader wins re-election in blow to Taiwan
Result locks in relationship with Beijing, leaves Taipei's diplomatic ties at 15
Travel & Leisure
Pacific islands await 'travel bubble' as French Polynesia reopens solo
Economic pressure prompts bold gamble in face of coronavirus risks
Opinion
Central banks must connect climate change and financial inclusion
Extreme weather can wash away people's livelihoods
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Opinion
World Bank VP: Governments facing tough choices in COVID-19 crisis
Countries in East Asia and Pacific must expand effective programs for poverty relief
Opinion
China's coronavirus aid to Pacific islands is part of geopolitical game
Beijing is using health care to improve relations in strategically significant area
