Palau Atmospheric Observatory marks 10 years of transformative research as scientists confirm the western Pacific island sits above the world’s primary gateway to the global stratosphere By L.N. Reklai] KOROR, Palau — “Nowhere is the air as clean as here,” said Dr. Markus Rex, addressing dignitaries, scientists and students gathered at the Palau Community College […]
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Taiwan VP Hsiao says U.S.-China engagement should not come at expense of regional security
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “We have the same belief as the United States — that peace is maintained through strength,” Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao said, emphasizing that continued U.S. engagement with China does not signal a weakening of support for Taiwan, Palau or other partners in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking to Island Times […]
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Palau Makes Historic Call for UN Nicotine Control Ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
By: Ngeldei Tulop Koror, Palau — Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine for placement under international drug control systems, a move officials say could reshape tobacco governance across Pacific Island countries and beyond. The proposal asks for […]
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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]
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Palau Students in Taiwan Celebrate Graduation from Ming Chuan University
Four Palauan students have graduated this month from Ming Chuan University in Taiwan, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing educational partnership with Taiwan. Angelil Sisior both graduated with BAs in International Business and Trade at Ming Chuan University -Taipei Campus. At the university’s Taoyuan Campus, Mirang Sheana-Rhea Subediang earned a Bachelor of Arts in […]
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Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Visits Palau to Deepen Diplomatic Ties and Boost Tourism
Five-day trip highlights bilateral cooperation, development projects and people-to-people exchanges. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 8, 2026) — Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Palau on June 6 for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, promoting sustainable tourism and highlighting the achievements of bilateral development projects between the […]