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China contributes to international skills training through expanded vocational training

IN recent years, Chinese vocational education expanded internationally, contributing Chinese expertise to global skills training and economic development. Tianjin has been at the forefront, pioneering the establishment of the renowned Luban Workshop – a flagship brand for international cultural and educational exchange. Asia-Pacific journalists visited the Tianjin Light Industry Vocational Technical College and its affiliated…

China-Singapore Eco-City Cooperation: a model for sustainable urban development

THE China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City is a major cooperation project between the governments of China and Singapore and enjoys the reputation of being the first of such cooperation between any two countries. The cooperation is aimed at addressing global climate change, strengthening environmental protection, conserving resources and energy, and providing a model for sustainable urban development.…

Smart zero carbon terminal of Tianjin Port

LOOKING over the smart zero-carbon container terminal at Section C of Tianjin Port’s Beijiang port zone from the visitor observation platforms, journalists observed a busy container-handling scene, but no single worker was onsite. This is the world’s first “Smart Zero-Carbon Terminal” and automated container cranes and driverless transport vehicles were at work, efficiently unloading and…

Seaweed farming soars in Malaita

SEAWEED farming in Malaita Province is gradually increasing compared to previous years, when only a few farmers were involved in marine algae cultivation. According to the Malaita Provincial Fisheries Office, more than ten sites across the eastern, northern, and southern regions of Malaita are actively engaging in farming seaweed and are in the process of…

Tribal group inks 30yr carbon trade deal

The Padezaka Tribal Association in South Choiseul recently has officially signed a landmark 30-year Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) agreement, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing effort to promote sustainable forest and land management in the Solomon Islands. The agreement, announced through the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project, forms part of a long-term carbon initiative…

Regional judicial symposium underway

The judicial Symposium 2025 got underway on Wednesday at the Pacific Forum Agency Fisheries (FFA) Conference Centre. It brought together Chiefs Justices from Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tuvalu, alongside other senior legal experts to discuss recent developments in recent developments in international fisheries law. The symposium, co-hosted by Foreign Fisheries Agency…

Females’ formal job participation in SI low

WOMEN’s participation in the formal job sector is literally very low in Solomon Islands. This was highlighted by the World Bank Pacific Economic Update report launched on Tuesday in Honiara. The report highlighted that female labour force participation remains stubbornly low and stagnant. The report recommended that by increasing women’s participation into the formal labour…

Illegal sales of drug, alcohol sparks concern in Afio 

THE ongoing illegal sales of drugs and alcohol has reportedly become a growing concern at Afio Sub-Station in the southern region of Malaita Province. Locals have raised alarms over the increasing use of marijuana and homebrew (commonly known as kwaso) which have been linked to domestic violence and criminal activities in communities in that region.…

$120k payout from GRML charity fund 

Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) Charity Fund this week paid out a total of $120, 000 in direct cash to 30 selected recipients. Most of the lucky recipients included; the elderly, widows, other vulnerable people, and others facing hardship. They all each receive a direct cash support of $4,000.00 each.  The payment which was conducted…

MID officers learn about ‘Belt and Road’ initiative 

Three officers from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) have successfully completing a seminar on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) development and trade and investment promotion for “Belt and Road” countries.  The training was held in Tianjin, China, from May 21st to June 3rd, 2025. This seminar marks a significant milestone, as it is the first-time…