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Samoa CHOGM 2024 Peninsula traffic and road closures- 10th October 2024

Government of Samoa · October 10, 2024

(PRESS RELEASE)- Balancing the safety and needs of visiting CHOGM delegations, the many officials and teams supporting CHOGM delivery, and those who live and work in and around Apia, is central to Samoa’s CHOGM transport and security planning and...

SAMOA REPRESENTED AT THE 5TH BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE TAX ADMINISTRATION COOPERATION FORUM.

Government of Samoa · September 26, 2024

SAMOA, September 26 - (PRESS RELEASE- Ministry of Customs and Revenue)- A delegation from the Ministry of Custom and Revenue (MCR) is in Hong Kong, to attend the 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF). The...

Press Release – Samoa Endorses Early Childhood Development Framework

Government of Samoa · January 12, 2025

Last Wednesday, Samoa reached a significant milestone by endorsing its comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, underscoring its dedication to fostering the health, education, and well-being of its youngest citizens. This...

PRESS RELEASE – STARLINK SAMOA – CHEAPEST TARIFF IN THE WORLD

Government of Samoa · January 9, 2025

Cabinet and Government of Samoa has officially endorsed the telecommunication license for SpaceX. This license allows Starlink Samoa Ltd to provide Internet services and equipment to operate in Samoa. Such services will provide the Samoan people...

PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO SAMOA (THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2025)

Government of Samoa · January 8, 2025

H.E. Mr. Ryotaro Suzuki presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during the Credentials ceremony held at the residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning, accrediting...

Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) · September 18, 2024

A significant step was made by Samoa to address the nations pressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future with the launch of two milestone documents. The Fourth State of Environment (SOE) Report 2023 and the updated National...

MKDWELL Tech Inc. Reports First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · December 31, 2024

New York, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKDWELL Tech Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) (Nasdaq: MKDW), a business company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) with operations in Mainland China and Taiwan, today announced...

Prime Minister Remarks for the Farewell Reception for HE Mr Senta Keisuke, Ambassador of Japan to Samoa

Government of Samoa · December 9, 2024

SAMOA, December 9 - (Monday 9 December 2024, Taumeasnia Island Resort, 6.30-8.30pm) Reverend Semi Kueva Fa’atoafe Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Afioga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia and Faletua Ministers of Cabinet Speaker of the...

ADB, Samoa Sign Landmark Agreement for Solar Power Projects

Asian Development Bank · December 10, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa’s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery energy...

Keynote Address by the Acting Minister of Sports – Afioga Lautimuia Afoa Uelese Vaai at the Opening – Apia Park Football Complex by Football Federation Samoa

Government of Samoa · December 9, 2024

SAMOA, December 9 - (9th December 2024) E manatu o lea ua ma’ea ona paelago Paia, Sa ma Faiga o lenei taeao e le fofoga o le Aso. O lea foi ua ma’ea ona fusifusi laau ma momoli i Foga’a e ala i le taulaga pai ana saunia e le Susuga i le...

ADB Approves $7.85 Million Grant to Help Improve Fiscally Sustainable Growth in Samoa

Asian Development Bank · November 25, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (25 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $7.85 million policy-based grant to help the Government of Samoa enhance fiscal management and improve the business environment in the country through Subprogram...

Phemex Thanksgiving trade-a-thon: 100,000 USDT in exciting prizes

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · November 25, 2024

SAMALAE'ULU, Samoa, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a powerhouse in futures trading, is thrilled to announce the Thanksgiving Trade-a-thon, a special event designed to express gratitude to its loyal community. With 100,000 USDT in prizes...

J-Star Holding Announces Closing of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option in Connection with Initial Public Offering

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 7, 2025

TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including personal sports...

Members spotlight development issues in trade and environmental sustainability discussions

World Trade Organization · October 30, 2024

"Here we are at the end of 2024 and MC14 isn't that far away. We're committed to having concrete outcomes and so as part of achieving that, this session will be important," said Richard Tarasofsky of Canada, which co-convenes TESSD together with...

Global Banknote Market to Grow 6% by 2028 - Rising Adoption of Polymer Banknotes – Makreo Research

EIN Presswire · October 1, 2024

Global banknote statistics reveal, there are 1,026 distinct banknote denominations in circulation, with 147 of them, or 15%, being made from polymer materials. SYDNEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, October 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According...

Transcript of Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting, Apia, Samoa, 24 October 2024

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · October 25, 2024

1. Excellencies, friends and colleagues, talofa. Let me start by expressing my appreciation to Samoa and Her Excellency, Prime Minister Mata’afa for the warm hospitality, and for so ably chairing this meeting. 2. I come from a tiny state in...

Saunoaga a le Minisita o Tina ma Tamaitai le afioga Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o i le faalauiloa o le polokalame “Ia fa’ae’e Mālama: Resilient Spirit Portraits of Samoa Women Warriors Initiative”.

Government of Samoa · October 10, 2024

SAMOA, October 10 - (Aso Tofi 10 Oketopa 2024, 9.00 i le taeao.) Talofa Lava, E iate au le fiafia tele e faalauiloa atu le amataga aloaia o se tasi o polokalame a le Matagaluega e taua o le “Ia fa’ae’e Mālama: Resilient Spirit Portraits of Samoa...

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to visit Apia, Samoa from 23 to 26 October 2024

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · October 23, 2024

PMO Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will visit Apia, Samoa from 23 to 26 October 2024 in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). PM Wong will lead the Singapore delegation to the Commonwealth...

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan's remarks at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States in Apia, Samoa, 23 October 2024

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · October 23, 2024

Madam Chair, I come from Singapore, a tiny island state. Samoa is four times larger than Singapore, and Eswatini is about 20 times larger than Singapore. I am making these points because Singapore is a tiny, low lying island state, and we make...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to attend the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States and Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in Apia, Samoa, 23 to 24 October 2024

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · October 22, 2024

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS) and the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in Apia, Samoa, on 23 and 24 October 2024 respectively....