. Palau welcomes Japan's minister Takuma Miyaji for bilateral meetings News: Japan, Palau Posted on: Apr 08, 2025 Share this News Palau welcomes Japan's minister Takuma Miyaji for bilateral meetings Regional relationships have taken on a new importance, given geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific.
. New businesses aim to please the senses through their offerings News: Guam, Palau Posted on: Mar 10, 2025 Share this News New businesses aim to please the senses through their offerings The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the islands of Micronesia. Palau adds to its inventory through a creative business at the Koror Recycling Center and Guam sees a successful bakery business add another location yet again.
. Weighing in: Palau’s medical services News: Palau Posted on: Mar 10, 2025 Share this News Weighing in: Palau’s medical services In a move to enhance healthcare services, Palau and the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on medical programs, training, and digital health initiatives.
. Marcos, Whipps to meet in official state visit News: Palau Posted on: Feb 22, 2025 Share this News Marcos, Whipps to meet in official state visit Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will host Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. in Manila this week for an official visit.
. DFS Saipan to close doors; investor may be in the wings News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Feb 20, 2025 Share this News DFS Saipan to close doors; investor may be in the wings DFS – a longtime fixture in Saipan – is closing its doors April 30, according to a statement sent to media Feb. 19.
. Palau grants, investment opportunities and more News: Palau Posted on: Feb 18, 2025 Share this News Palau grants, investment opportunities and more While Palau waits to see which of its U.S. grants will remain according to the Office of the President, the country is moving forward with an open door for investors.
. Palau’s President and Japan's Prime Minister Agree to Strengthen “Tokubetsu” Relationship News: Japan, Palau Posted on: Feb 13, 2025 Share this News Palau’s President and Japan's Prime Minister Agree to Strengthen “Tokubetsu” Relationship Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan and President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau met in Japan on Feb. 12, where they agreed to reinforce the "tokubetsu" (special) relationship between the two nations.
. Federal immigration operations extend to Guam, raising regional concerns News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Feb 07, 2025 Share this News Federal immigration operations extend to Guam, raising regional concerns Federal immigration enforcement efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration have reached Guam.
. Some federal funding has timeline, some monies awarded, grant work on hold News: Guam, Palau Posted on: Feb 06, 2025 Share this News Some federal funding has timeline, some monies awarded, grant work on hold The Trump Administration’s review of federal funding as listed by the Office of Management and Budget’s spreadsheet of programs reportedly has 2,600 items, including $62.2 billion in highway planning and construction and $8.4 billion in federal transit grants.
. Palau President champions Qantas airline's route connecting Palau and Brisbane News: Palau Posted on: Feb 04, 2025 Share this News Palau President champions Qantas airline's route connecting Palau and Brisbane Palau's President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. recently wrapped up a whirlwind trip to Brisbane, Australia focused on bolstering tourism and trade ties between the two nations while also promoting the Palau Paradise Express, Qantas's direct flight connecting Brisbane and Palau.