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The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
A group of Pacific island students just changed international climate law forever. Their grassroots campaign led to a UN resolution backed by 141 countries declaring that failing to limit fossil fuels could violate international law.
Researchers have formally named a new deep-sea coral species after the Star Wars character, found thriving in complete darkness near Hawaii and the Mariana Trench. The playful discovery reveals the tropical western Pacific may be a hidden hotspot for rare deep-ocean life.
Pacific University senior Ally Hammond just shaved more than half a second off her own school record in the 200-meter dash, opening her indoor season with a blazing 24.60-second finish. Her performance was part of a record-breaking day for the Boxers, with multiple athletes posting career-best times at the University of Washington Indoor Preview.
Pacific University freshman Ali Heinly just rewrote her school's record books, blazing through the 3,000-meter steeplechase at Oregon's legendary Hayward Field. The rising star led a standout performance by Boxers athletes who racked up personal bests and top finishes.
The UK is investing £14 million to help Pacific Island nations build resilience against rising seas and extreme storms. The funding supports locally led solutions in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and other vulnerable island communities.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
Scientists using a revolutionary technique discovered mysterious plate-like structures deep beneath the Pacific Ocean where nothing should exist. The finding could rewrite our understanding of how Earth's interior works and shapes our planet's surface.
A pair of young California condors are incubating what could be the first egg in the Pacific Northwest in over a century, marking a powerful milestone for a species that once numbered just 22 birds. The Yurok Tribe, who released the condors in 2022, considers this nesting attempt a sacred homecoming.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways is increasing profit-sharing bonuses for employees after achieving record customer satisfaction scores and strong financial results in 2025. Eligible staff will receive slightly higher payouts than last year's 6.2 weeks of salary.
The UAE Presidential Court is investing $1.5 million in an Asian Development Bank fund dedicated to agricultural innovation across Asia and the Pacific. The commitment aims to strengthen food security in a region home to billions of people.
More than a month after Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Western Pacific, communities across the Mariana Islands and Micronesia are showing remarkable resilience as relief pours in from around the world. The deadliest storm to hit the region in over two decades has sparked an unprecedented global response.
Vietnamese small businesses just claimed the number one growth spot across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, with 84% reporting expansion in 2025. Their secret weapon? A tech-forward mindset that's turning local shops into global contenders.
Eight Pacific Beach elementary students received Hope of America awards this week for outstanding character, leadership, and academic achievement. The Kiwanis Club surprised the young leaders with breakfast, plaques, and gift cards to celebrate their positive impact on classmates.
Scientists just cracked the code on predicting massive earthquakes along the Pacific Coast by studying mud on the ocean floor. Their breakthrough could give communities a clearer timeline for preparing for the next big one.
Scientists discovered the Tamu Massif, a 145-million-year-old underwater volcano the size of New Mexico, hiding beneath the Pacific Ocean. This colossal structure rivals only Mars' Olympus Mons in scale.
A new 40,000 square foot product development center in Thailand is helping food and beverage makers across Asia-Pacific turn their ideas into reality faster and safer than ever before. The facility offers pilot production capabilities that previously required millions in capital investment.
After a rocky start with broken parts and failed attempts, the Ocean Cleanup's massive floating device is finally working in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The system now captures everything from fishing nets to tiny microplastics using just ocean currents.
Worried about AI stealing jobs? A new survey of 504 companies across Asia-Pacific reveals most are using artificial intelligence to help workers, not replace them. The reality is far more hopeful than the headlines suggest.
Racing sailors are becoming citizen scientists, using AI cameras to map plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup is equipping Pacific Cup competitors with smart technology to detect debris and target future cleanup missions.
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