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PRIME MINISTER LAAULIALEMALIETOA MEETS NZ MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RT HON VAOVASAMANAIA
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, October 19 - Meeting between the Prime Minister Hon Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt and NZ Minister of Foreign Affairs Rt Hon Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters. 19 October 2025 – Samoa Consulate General Mangere Auckland [Press...
Phemex introduces 24/7 TradFi futures trading with 0-Fee Carnival, creating an all-in-one trading hub
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the launch of Phemex TradFi, a new futures trading offering that allows users to access traditional financial assets, including stocks and precious...
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program with Vital Red Light
EIN Presswire
Red light therapy is now available in the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi International Airport as part of the new FlyWell wellness program.
Phase One Concluded: 2025 UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
UN International Training and Research Center
The 40 top performers of Phase 1 will continue to the next phase, which will consist of an online workshop series (3-17 February 2026) for the non-Pacific cohort and an in-person workshop in Samoa for the Pacific cohort (9-12 March 2026). They...
FIFTY-SEVEN NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE 18 December 2025 Apia, SAMOA] – The latest round of funding from the Small Grants Programme (SGP) – funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – will now...
PACIFIC ADOPTION OF WASTE-TO-ENERGY SOLUTIONS (PAWES) PROJECT LAUNCHED AT NUS.
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE, 01/12/2025] – The National University of Samoa launched the Pacific Adoption of Waste-to-Energy Solutions (PAWES) Project, including its Waste-to-Energy (WtE) initiative, at a ceremony held on campus today, 1 December.
TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints
World Trade Organization
Discussions at the meeting saw a high level of engagement.
J-Star Holding Partners with Patriot Green Energy Technology for Made-In-USA Solid-State Battery Solutions
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Patriot Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“PSSB”), a leading...
UNITAR Training Upskills Leaders in Disaster Risk Reduction with Insights from Pacific and Japanese Experiences
UN International Training and Research Center
Online Global Track Phase II was divided into two tracks to maximize learning opportunities for participants: an online global track and an in-person Pacific track.
Phemex introduces refreshed logo and platform design, ushering in a new brand era
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, one of the most efficient crypto exchanges, unveiled a refreshed logo and upgraded platform design, marking the beginning of its broader rebranding journey.
200 SAMOAN WOMEN TO RECEIVE FREE DRIVING AND EV AWARENESS TRAINING
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE 15 October 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Women’s Driving License Programme was officially launched on Friday, 10 October, offering free driving lessons to 200 women across Samoa, together with an Electric Vehicle (EV) awareness course....
THEME “E TETELE A PESEGA AE MATUA I LE OO- CELEBRATING RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE Apia Samoa Oct 30th, 2025] – The National University of Samoa officially opened the 10th Measina Conference 2025. The conference commenced with an official ‘ava o le feiloa‘iga ceremony, acknowledging the sacred protocols of Samoa...
J-Star Holding Announces Return of Jonathan Chiang as Chief Executive Officer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions serving diverse applications including personal...
Australia contributes an additional AUD 2 million to WTO Fish Fund
World Trade Organization
The Fish Fund is fully operational and provides support through grants for technical assistance and capacity-building needed to implement the obligations and disciplines contained in the Agreement.
OACPS Heads of State to Convene in Malabo for Landmark 11th Summit and 50th Anniversary
EIN Presswire
Strategic shift toward private investment and sovereign multilateralism to take center stage at high-level gathering in Equatorial Guinea BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Organisation of African, Caribbean and...
WTO chairpersons for 2026
World Trade Organization
General Council H.E. Ms Clare Kelly (New Zealand) Dispute Settlement Body H.E. Mr Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) Trade Policy Review Body H.E. Ms Nella Pepe Tavita-Levy (Samoa) Council for Trade in Goods: H.E. Mr Erwin Bollinger...
J-Star Announces Strategic Plan to Exit China and Accelerate Expansion in the United States
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions serving diverse applications including personal...
J-Star’s LITZMO Introduces ER-01: The Brand’s First Carbon Fiber Fat-Tire E‑Assist Bicycle
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions serving diverse applications including personal...
TRIPS Council explores technology transfer, pandemic preparedness, digital infrastructure
World Trade Organization
Discussions at the meeting saw a high level of engagement by delegations.
Unlocking every potential: Papua New Guinea’s drive for an inclusive workforce
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Inclusive education and workplaces are creating opportunities for young people to reach their full potential and fuel economic growth in Papua New Guinea.
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