Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs

Trócaire calls on govt to set timeline on meeting aid target

Trócaire's CEO has called on the Irish government to set a timeline of 2030 for meeting commitments previously agreed on overseas aid spending amid mounting pressure on governments' humanitarian spending across the developed world

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

AVALON, Australia - The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia's plans to develop its own missile components' capability as it pushes ahead with a multibillion-dollar effort to acquire long-range strike missiles.

Australia's $5 billion foreign aid budget: What's in it for the Pacific

There will be a substantial commitment to the Pacific, and money has also been earmarked to fill some of the gap left by the United States withdrawing its global aid programme.

Why the US could lose more ground in Southeast Asia

While the US remains Asean’s biggest investor, its investment in core infrastructure is limited. Meanwhile, China makes its presence felt.

Australia stands firm behind its foreign aid in the budget, but the future remains precarious

Three-quarters of Australia’s foreign assistance budget is flowing to the Indo-Pacific, showing a commitment to remaining a reliable partner as USAID cuts bite.

China Swoops In to Replace Asian USAID Projects Axed by Trump

The U.S. canceled two aid projects in Cambodia in late February — one to encourage child literacy and another to improve nutrition and development for kids under five. A week later, China’s aid agency announced funding for programs to achieve almost identical goals.