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Republic of Palau: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation
Press Release No. 14/200 May 6, 2014 On April 23, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Palau.1 After two years of strong expansion, growth is estimated at...
Owner: United Nations
President Lai attends 2025 Europe Day Dinner
TAIWAN, May 29 - Details 2025-05-28 President Lai meets US delegation led by Senator Tammy Duckworth On the afternoon of May 28, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by United States Senator Tammy Duckworth. In remarks, President Lai...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
Republic of Palau: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Palau
Summary: KEY ISSUES Context. After two years of strong performance, growth slowed down in FY2013 due to declines in construction and tourism, while inflation moderated thanks to stable international food and fuel prices. The outlook points to a...
Owner: United Nations
President Lai presides over fourth meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee
TAIWAN, June 26 - Details 2025-03-18 President Lai meets Commander-in-Chief of US Veterans of Foreign Wars Alfred Lipphardt On the morning of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Alfred Lipphardt, commander-in-chief of the...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
2014 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Palau: Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission
Describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the conclusion of certain missions (official staff visits, in most cases to member countries). Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the...
Owner: United Nations
Exploring the Depths: A Diver’s Guide to Wreck Adventures in the Federated States of Micronesia
Welcome fellow adventurers to a journey that will transport you back in time and beneath the crystal-clear waters of Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is certainly a wreck diver’s...
2013 Staff Visit to the Republic of Palau: Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission
Describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the conclusion of certain missions (official staff visits, in most cases to member countries). Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the...
Owner: United Nations
Top 10 Reasons to Visit this Gem in the Federated States of Micronesia
The Pacific Ocean holds a treasure trove of hidden gems, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, is one such jewel just waiting to be discovered. With its untouched nature, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking underwater wonders, Yap is...
Republic of Palau: 2011 Staff Visit, Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission
The mission would like to thank the authorities for warm hospitality and constructive discussions. This statement summarizes the mission’s findings and recommendations. The economy is likely to have stabilized during FY2010, with a modest rebound...
Owner: United Nations
United Airlines to Add a Second Flight Between Guam and Yap
An Additional Flight From Guam on Saturdays Starts August 5, 2023 (July 13, 2023 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap FSM): United Airlines is set to increase its service to two (2) weekly flights between Guam and Yap. The airline currently flies a...
Veterans Health Services Center in FSM Welcomes COFA Military Veterans
Veterans Recovery Network & SNPHealth.org join forces to launch telehealth and outpatient programs on health services for Military Veterans in FSM, RMI, & Palau KOLONIA, POHNPEI, FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, June 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Funding to Modernize Airport Terminals Across 46 States
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports, spanning 46 states, Guam, and Palau. Today’s announcement is the fourth investment of nearly...
Owner: American Government
President Lai addresses opening of 2025 Yushan Forum
TAIWAN, March 17 - Details 2025-03-13 President Lai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet On the evening of March 13, President Lai Ching-te attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
President Lai receives credentials from new Guatemala Ambassador Luis Raúl Estévez López
TAIWAN, January 6 - Details 2024-12-19 President Lai meets Brookings Institution delegation On the morning of December 19, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution. In remarks, President Lai stated that Taiwan is...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
President Lai meets Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs
TAIWAN, March 18 - Details 2025-03-18 President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas of Saint Christopher and Nevis On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Minister of...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas of Saint Christopher and Nevis
TAIWAN, March 18 - Details 2025-03-17 President Lai meets Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji On the afternoon of March 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Japanese House of Representatives Member...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
How Does Ghost Gear Affect Small Island Developing States?
In 2016, I first traveled to the island nation of Vanuatu with a mission: to understand the real-life impacts of ghost gear(abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear) on the local communities. When you look at Vanuatu’s remote location...
Owner: Ocean Conservancy Inc. (Non-profit)
President Lai meets Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji
TAIWAN, March 17 - Details 2025-03-17 President Lai addresses opening of 2025 Yushan Forum On the morning of March 17, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2025 Yushan Forum, the theme of which was “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan,...
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