Palau
Palau plans to open up to Taiwan tourism market
Palau is reportedly planning to open up for tourism next month, initially with just Taiwan.
Candidates sorted for Palau's November election
Twenty seven candidates will run for the Palau Senate and four for the presidency when the country goes to the polls on 3 November.
Palau takes a step to safely re-open borders
Palau is to open up its borders to travellers but still under strict protocols.
Micronesian leaders working on an in-person meeting this year
Leaders of Covid-free nations in Micronesia are planning an in-person meeting this year.
US vessel on "humanitarian mission" arrives in Palau
A US military vessel has docked in Palau, with the government describing the visit as a humanitarian mission designed to strengthen relationships and provide technical assistance and training.
Palau repatriation flight delayed after positive covid tests
Palau has delayed a repatriation flight after it emerged two of the expected passengers have Covid-19. Audio
Palau delays plans for repatriation flight after covid cases
Palau's plans to repatriate more citizens strandsed abroad has been delayed after two cases of covid-19 emerged among passengers on the scheduled repatriation flight. Audio
Man dies in Palau after being shot by police
A man has died in Palau after being shot by police when attending to an incident in Koror.
Palau schedules another repatriation flight this month
Palau has scheduled another flight on July 23 from Guam to repatriate its nationals and residents stranded abroad especially from the United States.
Micronesia opposes deferral of Forum appointment
Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
'It's Micronesia's turn' to lead Pacific Islands Forum: Palau President
Palau's President Tommy Remengesau says "it is Micronesia's turn to provide the next Pacific Island's Forum Secretary-General".
Repatriated Palauans arrive today from Guam
There may never be a flight to Palau more unpopular than the one scheduled to arrive this morning.
Palau chief justice retires
Palau's Chief Justice, Arthur Ngirakelsong, has retired after 28 years in the position.
Cuba offers doctors to Palau, helps stranded Palauan students
Palau's Permanent Mission to the UN says Cuba has offered to dispatch a medical brigade to assist the republic in building defenses against Covid-19.
WHO’s exclusion of Taiwan endangers Covid-19 fight - Palau
Palau's President says the World Health Organization's neglect of Taiwan has endangered, not only Taiwanese, but people everywhere.
Amid the pandemic, Palau leader delivers final State of Republic Address
President Tommy Remengesau Jr said Palau can survive the impact of the coronavirus, but the nation should "face this crisis together, with unity, understanding, and strength."
Palau plays down possible Taiwan sailors Covid-19 link
After Taiwan's government suggested a group of sailors may have picked up coronavirus in Palau, the island nation's government says that is very unlikely.
Palau begins on-site testing for Covid-19
Palau has begun random testing for Covid-19, starting dozens of frontliners.
Palau receives US funding for roads and new financial system
Palau has received $2.6 million in funding from the US for road maintenance and to buy new hardware for the country's new financial management system.
Palau remains free of Covid-19 as Taiwan experts arrive to assist
Palau health officials have announced the test result of a person they feared was the country's first Covid-19 case is negative.