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Pacific Island leaders gather around a large table in a formal conference setting with tropical plants and ocean views.

China Asserts Influence at Pacific Islands Forum

Leaders from across the Pacific have gathered in Koror, Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting, united by a bold vision to build stronger economies and transform lives. With nearly 30% of the world's exclusive economic zones lying beneath the Pacific's waves, the stakes are high for creating jobs, infrastructure, and opportunities that can overcome the region's unique challenges.

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Vietnam's Foreign Minister stands at a podium with national flags behind him in a formal conference room.

Vietnam Seeks Leverage as Australia Pursues Shared Interests

Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, is in Australia for a strategic state visit, seeking to supercharge his nation's growth by diversifying partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for trade and investment. He's on a mission to turn friendly ties into tangible benefits, leveraging Australia's strengths to fuel Vietnam's economic transformation.

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Modern Chinese cityscape with sleek skyscrapers, high-tech industrial buildings, and green spaces.

China's Economic Reset Propels New Phase of Growth

China is undergoing a significant economic reset, shifting from a low-cost labor market to a hub of skilled talent, with innovation-driven growth at the forefront of its 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan. This transformation is set to propel the country into a new phase of outward-facing, commercially sophisticated growth.

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Commerce Secretary speaks at a podium in a formal conference setting.

US Courts Foreign Investment Amid America First Push

Discover how the US is opening its doors to foreign investors, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick leading the charge, promising to make deals happen and offering support for securing visas and setting up operations. America First now means America together, with the government actively seeking partnerships and investments from abroad.

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