News and updates, information from Oceania and Asia (New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and other ASEAN countries, China, and others)
New Zealand’s government says it’s seeking information on reports the Indonesian military dropped chemical weapons in Highlands villages. Australia’s Saturday Paper reported … Continue reading NZ govt says it wants info on reports of Papua chemical attack
“It is not exaggerated if I say that now Indonesia is trembling because they know for a fact that from today … Continue reading South Maloccans believe God has chosen Vanuatu
The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. … Continue reading West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for Papua killings
JAYAPURA – Gereja-Gereja Pasifik kembali menyatakan komitmen solidaritasnya untuk mendukung hak penentuan nasib sendiri bagi bangsa West Papua dan mendukung … Continue reading Dewan Gereja Pasifik Kembali Menyatakan Dukungannya Terhadap Penentuan Nasib Sendiri Bangsa West Papua
Academics have been urged to ensure that cultures of Pacific peoples are promoted within the education system. Victoria University academic … Continue reading Call for academics to promote Pacific culture
Indonesia’s President is encouraging Indonesian companies to develop palm oil in Solomon Islands. Joko Widodo met with the Solomons Prime … Continue reading Indonesia calls for palm oil development in Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the sideline of the … Continue reading Vietnamese Prime Minister keen to conclude visa waiver agreement
CHINESE President Xi Jinping says he will take back home lifetime memories of the warm welcome he received from the … Continue reading Memorable visit for Xi
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has welcomed the recent announcement from his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for Australia to establish a … Continue reading PM Hou welcomes Australia’s new regional initiative
Jakarta – Menteri Negara Inggris untuk negara-negara persemakmuran dan PBB, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, telah memulai kunjungannya ke Indonesia selama dua hari. … Continue reading Menteri Inggris Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Datang ke Indonesia, Ini Agendanya
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