By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has taken a prominent stand anew alongside eight other diplomatic allies of Taiwan, calling on the United Nations to reject political pressure from Beijing and uphold neutrality in its dealings with Taiwan. The appeal comes ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly debate, where Taiwan’s international participation remains a contentious issue. […]
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Palau Becomes First Pacific Nation to Air TaiwanPlus, Expanding Access to Global News and Taiwanese Culture
By: Summer Kennard Koror, Palau — “Palau is proud to be the first Pacific nation to host TaiwanPlus,” President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Wednesday, as the country officially welcomed Taiwan’s first English-language international news and programming platform to its airwaves. The launch marks TaiwanPlus’ entry into the media market of a diplomatic ally for the […]
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Head Start Changed Everything”: Palau Families Share How the Program Shapes Futures
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The morning ritual is simple but powerful. A bus pulls up, children climb aboard with backpacks nearly as big as they are, and mothers wave with a mix of pride and relief. For many Palauan parents, this daily routine is more than a school drop-off—it is a symbol of […]
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Students Lead Digital Safety Awareness at Palau Forum
Palau Students Tackle Cyberbullying, Online Safety at Youth Forum By Faith Chen KOROR, Palau — When Mirang Subediang stood before a room of 60 middle school students to share her experience with cyberbullying, she had one message: “It is okay to speak up about these issues and take action.” Her testimony set the tone for […]
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Palau’s UN Vote on Palestinian Statehood Stirs Debate at Home
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — Palau’s decision to vote against a United Nations resolution endorsing Palestinian statehood has ignited both government defense and public outrage. “First of all, there’s always two sides to the story,” President Surangel Whipps Jr. said, defending the choice that aligned the island nation with the United States and Israel. […]
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Economist Dr. Yoshino Highlights Infrastructure and Tech as Key to Boost Palau Investment
By: L.N. Reklai PALAU — Palau has strong potential to expand investment, particularly in tourism and local industries, but experts say infrastructure gaps and high costs must be addressed first. Renowned economist Dr. Naoyuki Yoshino highlighted both government and private investment opportunities in the country, especially as tourism links with Japan continue to grow. “Palau […]