CHINA is firm on its position that any genuine resolution to the United States’ (US) unilateral tariffs on its exporters can only be achieved through equal and constructive dialogue. This was reiterated by China’s Ministry of Commerce in response to foreign media reports that US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent recently said a “trade war…
SINOVAC Biotech Ltd, a high-tech biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Beijing, China, which has independently developed seven vaccines that were either China’s first, or the world’s first vaccine products of their kind, opened its doors to international journalists to learn of its ongoing global initiatives to save lives. The company hosted an Open Day programme for…
Repair work to the long-troubled Ruavatu bailey bridge in East Central Guadalcanal had undergone repair works and will be completed soon to address longstanding complaints following its deteriorating condition. RLC Construction General Manager Charles Kokoe confirmed to the Solomon Star that maintenance work had been undertaken and is expected to be completed by this weekend.…
In a forgotten stretch of the world where forest once breath and rivers once sang, a group of women stands tall, though their feet are weary and their throats dry. They are like shepherds on a sun-scorched hill, pleading with the heavens for mercy, as the earth that once nurtured them crumbles beneath the weight…
Bangkok, Thailand – The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, delivered an official statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. In his address, Minister Ramofafia emphasized the urgency of enhanced regional cooperation to effectively address…
THE construction of new Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) at Honiara and Munda Airports valued at SBD 109 million is part of advancing Solomon Islands’ aviation infrastructure. This investment was made possible part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with funding from the World…
Our Telekom has officially selected Oracle to drive a major, end- to-end, digital transformation initiative. Utilising Oracle Communications technology, Our Telekom aims to digitise customer engagement and accelerate time-to-market for new products and services across the Solomon Islands. Our Telekom chose Oracle to help strengthen its digital infrastructure, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new customer…
BEIJING has rejected reports from the United States side that Beijing and Washington are in negotiations on the tariff issue, and will even reach a deal, describing them as “fake news.” China Daily reported that China’s Foreign Ministry made the denial this week during a news conference, and further reiterated that any dialogue and negotiations…
THE shift in global economic leadership from developed economies is the root cause of the current global turbulence, and China’s rapid economic growth has been a major driving force behind this structural change, a former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank, Yifu Lin said. Prof Lin, who is…
The ban on fishing or possession of beche-de-mer or sea cucumber in Solomon Islands has been lifted. The announcement, effective on Tuesday 22 April 2025, was made by Director of Fisheries. The Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or Possession of Beche-de-mer) Order 2025 was issued under section 22(2) of the Fisheries Management Act 2015. The…