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Capital

Suva

Head of State

President Wiliame Katonivere

Head of Government

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Boats ply the waterway in Buka, Papua New Guinea. Many Pacific Island communities rely on boat transport for movement. Photo: AFP

Pacific nations

Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war

Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.

22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM

Hong Kong Sevens

On This Day | First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

28 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM

China-Australia relations

Call for ‘Pacific Eyes’ intelligence body to offset China’s growing presence

21 Oct 2025 - 10:08PMvideocam

Australia

Australia’s Jetstar prepares to fly with cargo door open, sparking outrage

A union leader calls the incident ‘horrific’, blaming it on a baggage handling firm for overworking its staff.

9 Oct 2025 - 1:46PM

A Jetstar aircraft at Sydney Airport. The Qantas Group-owned carrier says it is investigating an incident involving one of its planes moving on a runway at the airport with an open cargo door. Photo: Getty Images

Pacific nations

Pacific Islands leaders call for ‘ocean of peace’ but face rough seas at summit

The Pacific Islands Forum has been clouded by allegations that host Solomon Islands did not invite Taiwan to please its close backer.

10 Sep 2025 - 5:18PM

International Criminal Court

My Take | World must stand up to US bullying of International Criminal Court

Washington’s latest sanctions of ICC judges continue its direct assault on international law and is a slap in the face of the global community.

24 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

International Criminal Court

US sanctions ICC judges for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes

The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Rubio, are the latest steps the US has taken against the international war crimes tribunal.

21 Aug 2025 - 8:58AMvideocam

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: AFP

Climate change

Opinion | World Court’s ruling opens the door wider for climate justice

The court’s decision could result in legal action against countries that fail to honour their climate commitments.

29 Jul 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Climate change

World’s top court just changed the game for climate action

The landmarks ruling holds that countries and big corporations have a legal duty to shield people from environmental harm.

24 Jul 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

Climate change

World Court states ‘clean environment’ is a human right

The more than 500-page non-binding opinion from the UN’s highest court is seen as a potential turning point in international climate law.

24 Jul 2025 - 1:57AM

The UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law. Photo: Shutterstock

Pacific nations

Australia, US push Pacific deterrence amid China’s security overtures

Analysts note the significance of Papua New Guinea and Fiji’s unprecedented involvement in this year’s ‘Olympics of war games’.

23 Jul 2025 - 2:52PM

A servicemen wears a badge displaying the emblem of the 2025 Talisman Sabre exercise in Sydney earlier this month. Photo: AFP

Pacific nations

Fiji rejects idea of Chinese military bases in Pacific islands

‘If they want to come, who would welcome them?’ Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday. ‘Not Fiji’.

2 Jul 2025 - 2:37PMvideocam

Pacific nations

Tiny Pacific nations fear US travel bans. Why?

Tuvalu, Tonga and Vanuatu all appeared on a list of nations facing new visa curbs. A US official says Washington has ‘valid concerns’.

2 Jul 2025 - 4:38PMvideocam

Pacific nations

Most Pacific island women don’t work. The World Bank wants to change that

Outdated laws and social norms keep 57 per cent of working-age women across the Pacific out of the labour force, the bank says.

17 Jun 2025 - 12:03PM

A stallholder displays her wares to tourists at a market on Rarotonga in the Pacific nation of the Cook Islands earlier this month. Photo: AFP

Luxury travel

Review | Looking for a luxury eco-resort in Fiji? Try Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

Where better to celebrate World Oceans Day than at this luxury Fijian resort, where Scuba inventor Jacques Cousteau’s son works with its owners through his Ocean Futures Society.

13 Jun 2025 - 2:22PM

Known for its sustainable tourism, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort draws eco-conscious travellers who are looking for a luxurious stay that’s filled with cultural and educational programmes. Photo: Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

US-China trade war

My Take | The United States, not China, turns out to be the real bogeyman

The significance of Trump’s tariffs is that they have destroyed the credibility of America on which its global alliances have long depended.

6 Apr 2025 - 9:00PM

Pacific nations

Scientists think they’ve finally figured out how iguanas got to Fiji

Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas – thousands of miles and one giant ocean away from the collection of remote Pacific islands.

18 Mar 2025 - 10:00AM

Tourism

Beaches, caves, the Blue Lagoon: kayaking in Fiji’s Yasawa islands

Kayaking allows visitors to enjoy a relaxed trip through Fiji’s turquoise waters and volcanic islands and soak up the culture.

15 Feb 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

A kayaker pulled up on the beach on Nacula Island in the Yasawa archipelago, Fiji. Photo: Shutterstock

Pacific nations

US man sentenced to life for murdering wife at Fiji resort during honeymoon

A judge said Bradley Robert Dawson showed ‘appalling’ disregard for Christe Chen’s life as he fled the scene after attacking her.

14 Feb 2025 - 1:53PM

Australia

2 Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji

Fiji police were investigating the incidents that happened outside a nightclub in Nadi.

2 Jan 2025 - 12:52PM

Food and Drinks

Singapore chef talks ‘making memories’ with her chocolate art

‘Dessert queen’ Janice Wong has made her edible chocolate art for Louis Vuitton and, recently, guests at Marriott resorts in Fiji. The lauded pastry chef talks about why chocolate is a perfect medium.

4 Sep 2024 - 7:15AM

Janice Wong with one of her edible chocolate art walls. Photo: courtesy of Janice Wong

Pacific nations

How Fiji PM’s China visit gives Beijing second chance after Pacific ‘failure’

Beijing may have realised it had been a ‘bit insensitive’ after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revisited police deal, analyst says.

14 Aug 2024 - 2:59PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in San Francisco, US on November 16, 2023. Photo: Xinhua

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Rugby sevens champions Fiji seek to outshine Dupont, defend Olympic ‘legacy’

France’s captain has become one of the faces of the Paris Games, but Fiji are out to uphold their record as the sport’s only Olympic champions so far.

24 Jul 2024 - 12:32AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee’s new coach Cardoso says fresh signings can turn club’s fortunes around

The 41-year-old Portuguese, who has just earned a Uefa Pro Licence, looks forward to arresting the club’s slide after taking over officially last month.

8 Jul 2024 - 8:00PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat in Paris

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes his former teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a key player in Sesenieli Donu.

4 Jul 2024 - 1:07PM

Two-time Olympic champion Jerry Tuwai was recalled by his former teammate after the Fiji team struggled in the World Series this year. Photo: EPA-EFE

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China rugby sevens boss wants to improve on Tokyo in Paris, despite tough group

China drawn alongside New Zealand, Fiji and Canada – all of whom are World Series grand finals sides.

1 Jul 2024 - 2:02PM

China’s rugby sevens should be looking to improve on their Tokyo showing in Paris, their heach coach says. Photo: Reuters

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final Olympic rugby sevens spot

Favourites going into the tournament, China breeze past Kenya in the final, while South Africa claim men’s place at expense of Great Britain.

4 Jul 2024 - 4:04PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Tuvalu, where athletes train on airport runway, send one-man team to Paris Games

Karalo Maibuca will jet across the world to race for Tuvalu in the men’s 100 metres at next month’s Games, having been his country’s flag-bearer in Tokyo three years ago.

4 Jul 2024 - 4:44PM

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Fiji

Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war

Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}On This Day | First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

Call for ‘Pacific Eyes’ intelligence body to offset China’s growing presence

Australia’s Jetstar prepares to fly with cargo door open, sparking outrage

A union leader calls the incident ‘horrific’, blaming it on a baggage handling firm for overworking its staff.

Pacific Islands leaders call for ‘ocean of peace’ but face rough seas at summit

The Pacific Islands Forum has been clouded by allegations that host Solomon Islands did not invite Taiwan to please its close backer.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | World must stand up to US bullying of International Criminal Court

Washington’s latest sanctions of ICC judges continue its direct assault on international law and is a slap in the face of the global community.

US sanctions ICC judges for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes

The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Rubio, are the latest steps the US has taken against the international war crimes tribunal.

Opinion | World Court’s ruling opens the door wider for climate justice

The court’s decision could result in legal action against countries that fail to honour their climate commitments.

World’s top court just changed the game for climate action

The landmarks ruling holds that countries and big corporations have a legal duty to shield people from environmental harm.

World Court states ‘clean environment’ is a human right

The more than 500-page non-binding opinion from the UN’s highest court is seen as a potential turning point in international climate law.

Australia, US push Pacific deterrence amid China’s security overtures

Analysts note the significance of Papua New Guinea and Fiji’s unprecedented involvement in this year’s ‘Olympics of war games’.

Fiji rejects idea of Chinese military bases in Pacific islands

‘If they want to come, who would welcome them?’ Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday. ‘Not Fiji’.

Tiny Pacific nations fear US travel bans. Why?

Tuvalu, Tonga and Vanuatu all appeared on a list of nations facing new visa curbs. A US official says Washington has ‘valid concerns’.

Most Pacific island women don’t work. The World Bank wants to change that

Outdated laws and social norms keep 57 per cent of working-age women across the Pacific out of the labour force, the bank says.

Review | Looking for a luxury eco-resort in Fiji? Try Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

Where better to celebrate World Oceans Day than at this luxury Fijian resort, where Scuba inventor Jacques Cousteau’s son works with its owners through his Ocean Futures Society.

My Take | The United States, not China, turns out to be the real bogeyman

The significance of Trump’s tariffs is that they have destroyed the credibility of America on which its global alliances have long depended.

Scientists think they’ve finally figured out how iguanas got to Fiji

Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas – thousands of miles and one giant ocean away from the collection of remote Pacific islands.

Beaches, caves, the Blue Lagoon: kayaking in Fiji’s Yasawa islands

Kayaking allows visitors to enjoy a relaxed trip through Fiji’s turquoise waters and volcanic islands and soak up the culture.

US man sentenced to life for murdering wife at Fiji resort during honeymoon

A judge said Bradley Robert Dawson showed ‘appalling’ disregard for Christe Chen’s life as he fled the scene after attacking her.

2 Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji

Fiji police were investigating the incidents that happened outside a nightclub in Nadi.

Singapore chef talks ‘making memories’ with her chocolate art

‘Dessert queen’ Janice Wong has made her edible chocolate art for Louis Vuitton and, recently, guests at Marriott resorts in Fiji. The lauded pastry chef talks about why chocolate is a perfect medium.

How Fiji PM’s China visit gives Beijing second chance after Pacific ‘failure’

Beijing may have realised it had been a ‘bit insensitive’ after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revisited police deal, analyst says.

Rugby sevens champions Fiji seek to outshine Dupont, defend Olympic ‘legacy’

France’s captain has become one of the faces of the Paris Games, but Fiji are out to uphold their record as the sport’s only Olympic champions so far.

Kitchee’s new coach Cardoso says fresh signings can turn club’s fortunes around

The 41-year-old Portuguese, who has just earned a Uefa Pro Licence, looks forward to arresting the club’s slide after taking over officially last month.

Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat in Paris

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes his former teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a key player in Sesenieli Donu.

China rugby sevens boss wants to improve on Tokyo in Paris, despite tough group

China drawn alongside New Zealand, Fiji and Canada – all of whom are World Series grand finals sides.

China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final Olympic rugby sevens spot

Favourites going into the tournament, China breeze past Kenya in the final, while South Africa claim men’s place at expense of Great Britain.

Tuvalu, where athletes train on airport runway, send one-man team to Paris Games

Karalo Maibuca will jet across the world to race for Tuvalu in the men’s 100 metres at next month’s Games, having been his country’s flag-bearer in Tokyo three years ago.

On This Day | First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

My Take | World must stand up to US bullying of International Criminal Court