Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region. AAP · May 19, 2025
Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured. AAP · May 7, 2025
Doing Business and Getting Citizenship in Vanuatu: Strategy That Works Vanuatu is more than a tropical paradise—it’s a rising destination for offshore business, tax planning, and fast-track second citizenship. inkl · Apr 21, 2025
Pacific Nations Perplexed, Worried By Trump Tariffs Pacific island nations hit hardest by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are querying the "unfair" impost, and they are fearful of the impact. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025
The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025
Vanuatu PM Napat cancels Lalit Modi’s passport; But why...? Lalit Modi has been described as an economic offender by Indian investigating agencies. A must read on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2025
Sushmita Sen's ex-beau Lalit Modi to surrender Indian passport after acquiring Vanuatu citizenship? Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi is in the news again, this time, it is not for his short-lived romance with actress and beauty queen, Sushmita Sen. The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025
Vanuatu's PM launches ambitious 100-day recovery plan Earthquake recovery and economic stimulus are among the new Vanuatu government's early moves as the five-party coalition aims to boost the economy. AAP · Mar 6, 2025
Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world’s most frequently reported seafood-borne illness. The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025
Who is Jotham Napat, Vanuatu's new PM? As prime minister, Jotham Napat is likely to set a steady course for Vanuatu's foreign relations while focusing on domestic pressures facing his nation. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
Pacific Nation Vanuatu Elects Prime Minister Vanuatu's parliament resoundingly elected a former foreign minister as premier Tuesday, less than two months after a deadly earthquake rocked the Pacific nation. International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025
Jotham Napat to lead new Vanuatu government Vanuatu's parliament has elected Jotham Napat as the Pacific nation's new prime minister after his Leaders Party won the January 16 snap election. AAP · Feb 11, 2025
Five-way coalition likely in Vanuatu, just one woman MP The final results from Vanuatu's January 16 election have confirmed a shocking gender disparity, with just one woman elected in the 52-seat parliament. AAP · Jan 29, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025 ‘Never seems to end’: exhausted quake-hit Vanuatu rebuilds again True cost and psychological toll of the December quake emerges as the Pacific country grapples with its third major disaster in two years
AAP · Jan 17, 2025 Earthquake-struck Vanuatu needs aid, tourism help Vanuatu is used to dealing with ferocious cyclones but the 7.3-magnitude earthquake which rumbled Efate island and Port Vila presents a tough road to recovery.
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Vanuatu holds snap election a month after destructive earthquake Vanuatu has voted in a snap election amidst the upheaval of a destructive earthquake that struck this South Pacific island nation last month
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025 Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake
International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025 Quake-stricken Vanuatu Heads To Polls In Snap Election The Pacific nation of Vanuatu votes in a snap general election on Thursday that some observers fear could be a distraction after last month's deadly earthquake.
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election Vanuatu is set for its fifth prime minister in just over two years, as voting gets underway in the Pacific nation's snap election on Thursday.
AAP · Jan 14, 2025 Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.
AAP · Jan 14, 2025 Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.
AAP · Jan 11, 2025 Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.