Justice sector leaders embark on transformational leadership journey in Aust

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Fourteen (14) of the Solomon Islands’ emerging justice sector leaders will this week begin an intensive leadership development program under the Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ). The four-day Transformational Leadership Training, facilitated by renowned leadership expert Moses O’Connor, marks the second cohort of this groundbreaking initiative. Following the training, participants will undertake 12 months…

Chinese cardiovascular surgeon highlights advantage of latest heart device to Asia-Pacific journos

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PATIENTS installed with China’s HeartCon’s left ventricular ‘assist’ device have the advantage of being assisted anywhere in the world whenever they encounter issues relating to the artificial heart machine, a Cardiovascular Surgeon at the Tianjin Economic-Technological Department Area (TEDA) International Cardiovascular Hospital (TICH), Dr ZG Liu said. Dr Liu highlighted this when introducing TEDA TICH’s…

China contributes to international skills training through expanded vocational training

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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

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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

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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…

PM in Suva for MSG Leaders’ Summit

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Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is currently in Suva, Fiji, where he will participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to officially commence on Monday 23 June 2025. The Summit, to be hosted under the theme “A Peaceful and Prosperous Melanesia”, brings together leaders and representatives from Fiji, Papua New…

Seaweed farming soars in Malaita

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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…

Alleged murder case in East Malaita probed

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Police in Malaita Province are investigating an alleged murder case following a brawl that broke out in the eastern region of the province on Saturday, 14th June. According to police, the incident stemmed from a dispute over a compensation payment, which escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the death of an elderly man. Malaita…