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Capital
Apia
Head of State
Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi I
Head of Government
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa
last updated:
29 November, 2024
Australia
King Charles arrives in Australia for landmark tour
The king’s long-planned trip is designed to bolster the monarchy among an increasingly disinterested Australian public.
18 Oct 2024 - 6:39PM
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Pacific nations
75 on board New Zealand Navy ship safe after it sinks off Samoa
6 Oct 2024 - 2:46PM
King Charles III
Cancer-stricken King Charles to visit Australia and Samoa in test of stamina
11 Sep 2024 - 5:04AM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
France struggle in opener, as Fiji show sevens gold potential once more in Paris
A draw with the US and nervy win over Uruguay secures spot in quarter-finals for host nation, with Fiji, Argentina and Australia all laying down early markers.
25 Jul 2024 - 7:14AM
Kamala Harris
Meet Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, who could be the US’ first gentleman
Emhoff is a high-flying ex-lawyer who champions women’s rights, highlights his Jewish faith in the White House, maintains a friendship with his ex-wife and has built a blended family with Harris
23 Jul 2024 - 6:00PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Rugby sevens champions Fiji seek to outshine Dupont, defend Olympic ‘legacy’
France’s captain has become one of the faces of the Paris Games, but Fiji are out to uphold their record as the sport’s only Olympic champions so far.
24 Jul 2024 - 12:32AM
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Japan
Japan talks with Pacific islands focus on climate, security issues take back seat
Among the areas of concern highlighted by Pacific island nations was Japan’s release of treated radioactive water.
20 Jul 2024 - 1:45PM
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South Korea opposition aims to stop military’s Taiwan entanglement
Lawmaker Kim Joon-hyung says the opposition will introduce a bill to prevent South Korea from partnering with the US over Taiwan.
18 Jul 2024 - 5:15PM
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Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong women told to ‘seize opportunity’ after draw for 2025 World Cup bid
Hong Kong will make their WXV3 debut in Dubai later this year, qualification for second World Cup on the line.
17 Jul 2024 - 3:00PM
US presidential election 2024
Asian-American community angered over erroneous report Trump shooter was Chinese
Dash to blame plus community’s rapid response followed years of hate incidents and scapegoating during the coronavirus pandemic.
16 Jul 2024 - 7:51PM
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King Charles’ first overseas tour since cancer to take in Australia, Samoa
The visit to Australia will be a critical moment for Britain’s king as he tries to shore up support for the monarchy at home and abroad.
15 Jul 2024 - 12:23PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong rugby teens urged to thrive ‘outside comfort zone’ in World U20 Trophy
City’s team have not won a Trophy match in six years, but will seek to develop talent in a squad featuring several overseas players.
2 Jul 2024 - 8:00AM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final Olympic rugby sevens spot
Favourites going into the tournament, China breeze past Kenya in the final, while South Africa claim men’s place at expense of Great Britain.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:04PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Hong Kong women chase Olympic dream, as bosses brace for tournament juggling act
Rugby bosses are preparing for September, when the 15s and 7s calendars cross over, but all eyes are now on the repechage in Monaco.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:40PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Can China reach Olympics in rugby? Handling expectation key in final qualifier
Women’s sevens team face ‘enormous pressure’ to deliver, but take a 21-match winning streak into Monaco qualifying tournament.
4 Jul 2024 - 4:40PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Hong Kong women keep World Cup dream alive, end ARC with win over Kazakhstan
Hong Kong outplay Kazakhstan in Asia Rugby Championship finale to secure spot in WXV3 tournament later this year, and remain in contention for 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.
1 Jun 2024 - 10:31PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Rugby great Perelini says World Rugby must ‘step up’ support for lowly nations
UAE rugby chief Apollo Perelini wants game’s power brokers to do more in support of lower-ranked nations, and is concerned over prospect of amateurs playing in expanded World Cup.
31 May 2024 - 1:12PM
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Hong Kong China Rugby
New Zealand set Olympic standard at Singapore Sevens, season title for Argentina
Kiwis’ double success in Singapore follows Hong Kong clean sweep, while Argentina men cling on to clinch season series top spot for first time.
5 May 2024 - 9:36PM
Art
Hong Kong’s evolution traced through art as Chat marks 5 years
Chat art museum at The Mills in Hong Kong celebrates its fifth anniversary with ‘Factory of Tomorrow’, an exhibition of works made with textiles that chart the city’s evolution and imagine its future.
5 May 2024 - 1:15PM
Hong Kong China Rugby
Brits risk sevens circuit survival clash with Hong Kong as they toil in Singapore
Great Britain staring at prospect of world series relegation playoff following unfavourable sequence of results in Singapore, while Aussie 15s legend Michael Hooper opens sevens try account in Canada victory.
5 May 2024 - 9:38PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Hong Kong’s men get Spain in draw for final Olympic sevens qualifying event
Draw for World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco pits men in Pool C alongside Spain, Papua New Guinea and Brazil, with women in Pool B alongside Uganda, Paraguay and Jamaica.
21 Apr 2024 - 5:00PM
Pacific nations
US rejects Chinese envoy’s claim it illegally boarded fishing boats in Pacific
China’s ambassador to New Zealand had called the use of ‘shiprider’ pacts between the US and Vanuatu, Kiribati and Papua New Guinea to ‘carry out law enforcement activities against China’s fishing vessels’ a violation of international law.
10 Apr 2024 - 2:59PM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: schedule, results, TV, tickets info on day 2
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.
6 Apr 2024 - 10:48AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Ireland emerging from humble beginnings to become rising force in sevens game
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
5 Apr 2024 - 7:30PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: party starts as rugby fans arrive from around the world
While overseas fans are visiting for the Sevens, they also plan to ‘enjoy life in Hong Kong, go sightseeing and explore the city’.
5 Apr 2024 - 9:17AM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Captain Collier backs defending champion All Blacks to handle Hong Kong pressure
Dylan Collier says his team can overcome a slump in form and shoulder the weight of wearing New Zealand jersey in Hong Kong title defence.
4 Apr 2024 - 7:28PM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: day 1 schedule, results, TV, players, entertainment, tickets
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place Friday to Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know on day 1.
6 Apr 2024 - 4:24AM
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens the start of another tough few months, says women’s coach Vilk
But he says positive experiences at the Asian Games and the Challenger series will help the team tackle the series’ third leg and the Olympics qualifiers.
3 Apr 2024 - 8:51PM
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