Vanuatu Watch by AJC
EU official source plus Vanuatu press both cover EU engagement on CBI security and AML/CFT cooperation with Vanuatu.
FMA Vanuatu explicitly named as self-regulatory body in credible Vanuatu press covering financial-sector workforce pipeline with NUV.
Former PM Sato Kilman flags governance and public-funds accountability, substantive Vanuatu development coverage in local press.
Tier-1 outlet Le Monde covers Vanuatu's intent to take the Matthew and Hunter islands sovereignty dispute with France to international law.
FATF plenary timeline shows Laos and Nepal added and Philippines removed; signals active enforcement climate.
Multiple outlets cover Vanuatu's 46th independence anniversary; substantive policy content is thin across the cluster.
French commentary on Monaco's fight to exit FATF grey list; useful peer-jurisdiction climate signal but not Vanuatu-specific.
21 items screened out this week
- [FATF Vanuatu] Best Company Formation in Panama: 5 Providers Compared for 2026 – The Cyprus Corporate Guide
- [FATF Vanuatu] Explainer: We checked — here’s how SA is staying off the FATF grey list
- [FATF Vanuatu] How to Obtain Vanuatu Citizenship in | Mirabello Consultancy
- [CBI Vanuatu] Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program: 2026 Guide
- [CBI Vanuatu] Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment 2026: CBI Program Updates
- [CBI Vanuatu] Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Costs & Process - CITIVERSE
- [Tax haven] International taxation - Wikipedia
- [VFSC regulator] Record Fines Reshape Financial Regulation in South Africa
- [Vanuatu economy] Vanuatu launches global trade training platform
- [Vanuatu economy] Vanuatu 2026 Ultimate Guide: Where It Is, Its Capital, Island Facts, and Local Life
- [Vanuatu media coverage global] The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures | Art | The Guardian
- [Vanuatu media coverage global] Commonwealth Games 2026: day eight – in pictures | Commonwealth Games 2026 | The Guardian
- [Vanuatu media coverage global] Reuters Latest U.S. News | Top headlines from the USA | Reuters
- [Vanuatu media coverage global] Why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint and how were so many people able to cross from Morocco? | Migration | The Guardian
- [Vanuatu media coverage global] EU offered Spain support ‘from first moment’ of Ceuta crisis, says von der Leyen, after Sánchez hits out – Europe live | Europe | The Guardian
- [Vanuatu academic research] Countries Near Vanuatu 2026 – Border Nations, Distance in Miles, KM & Nautical Miles, Compass Direction & Proximity Data
- [OECD Global Forum] Economy of the Isle of Man - Wikipedia
- [OECD Global Forum] Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means | Explained News - The Indian Express
- [OECD Global Forum] CBDT issues guidance note on crypto reporting in line with OECD framework | Business News - The Indian Express
- [OECD Global Forum] Global Forum helps Vietnam strengthen tax information exchange
- [Commentary FR] La Moncloa. Referencia Consejo de Ministros | 28/07/2026 [Consejo de Ministros/Referencias]
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