By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2026) — Palau is 51 days from hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with government officials laying out preparations for what could be one of the largest gatherings in the forum’s history. The forum, themed “BELAU: Building Economies. Life. Action. Unity.,” is expected to draw […]
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Taiwan and Palau Partner to Launch a New Era of Smart Golf
KOROR, PALAU — Golf is more than a sport; it can be a powerful engine for tourism, education, and industrial growth. Taiwan’s Wu Fong Golf Course, together with partners across the golf industry and a number of leading Taiwanese brands, will unveil a Smart Golf Experience Pavilion at the Taiwan–Palau Trade & Cultural Show, held […]
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Palau Tourism Shows No Sign of Slowdown Despite Iran Conflict, April Arrivals Surge 38%
Broad-based growth across Asia, North America and Europe points to resilient travel demand and stable visitor confidence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 25, 2026) — Visitor arrivals to Palau continued to climb steadily through April 2026, with tourism data showing no visible signs of weakening demand despite global concerns over rising fuel prices and […]
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Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar partner with national agencies on historic trail network
New initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism while protecting cultural landmarks in Palau KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development signed a memorandum of understanding May 8 with the state governments of Airai, Aimeliik and Ngchesar, along with the Palau Visitors Authority, to develop and maintain interconnected […]
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Japanese Training Ship Dazzles in Palau with Crystal Waters, Cultural Festivities
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A male student aboard the research vessel Bosei Maru couldn’t hide his awe at Palau’s underwater paradise. “I love it here, especially the water — it’s so clear and the corals are just so beautiful,” he gushed Friday after docking in Koror. It’s a sentiment echoed by the crew. […]
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Resilient Roots: In Palau, Women Scale the Taro Value Chain to Build Businesses and Food Security
Project Result / Case Study/Asian Development Bank 06 March 2026 https://www.adb.org/results/resilient-roots-palau-women-scale-taro-value-chain-build-businesses-food-security Taro farming by women in Palau is under threat due to a changing climate, putting food security and cultural traditions at risk. ADB and local partners are supporting women taro farmers to adapt and strengthen their livelihoods, providing climate-resilient seedlings, training on dryland farming, […]