Vanuatu Watch by AJC

2026-09-06

A weekly round-up of regulatory and business news from Vanuatu.

4 items this week

medium · EU blacklists

Vanuatu tries to take island dispute with France to UN’s top court

Tier-1 outlets (Reuters, Le Monde, Al Jazeera) cover Vanuatu filing at ICJ against France over disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands on 1 Sep 2026.

www.reuters.com, www.lemonde.fr, www.aljazeera.com, www.lemonde.fr, www.lemonde.fr, www.rfi.fr, www.jurist.org, www.iareporter.com, islandsbusiness.com, www.europesays.com

medium · Global media

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Tier-1 Guardian coverage of PIF Palau summit noting Vanuatu PM Napat’s absence and China warning over Taiwan presence.

www.theguardian.com, www.theguardian.com, www.theguardian.com, www.dailypost.vu, islandsbusiness.com

low · Economy

Vanuatu participates in IMO negotiations on shipping decarbonisation

Vanuatu participates in IMO shipping decarbonisation negotiations relevant to Pacific SIDS — local Daily Post coverage.

www.dailypost.vu

low · Economy

Vanuatu National Security Strategy Review 2022

Pacific Security College resource page on Vanuatu’s 2022 National Security Strategy Review — substantive policy analysis.

pacificsecurity.net

45 items screened out this week

[EU blacklists] Crypto Ghost Jurisdictions 2026: FATF Risks & Offshore Limits
[EU blacklists] Special territories of members of the European Economic Area - Wikipedia
[FATF] Civil Society Donors Should Heed the Risks of FATF Grey List-Induced Panic
[FATF] Kenya’s Push to Exit the FATF Grey List
[FATF] BVI Business Company Formation 2026: Costs & Tax | Jagelski & Partners
[FATF] USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment
[FATF] Should You Move to Vanuatu in 2026? Pros, Cons & Global Rankings | Country To Live
[Tax havens] Top 7 Most Crypto-Friendly Countries for Investment Migrants | ABC Money
[Tax havens] Can a Tax Haven Help My Startup? | The Law Offices of Howard J. Finkelstein, PLLC
[Tax havens] Cyprus Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Tax Residents
[Tax havens] 2026 Europe Tax + Visa Reforms: The Master Comparison | WhereNext
[Tax havens] Swiss Franc edges up from 0.8100 as the US Dollar trims Friday’s gains | FXStreet
[VFSC] CFI Group Review: Pros, Cons and Trading Experience Rated - WikiFX
[VFSC] Fusion Markets | Low Cost Forex Broker
[VFSC] Surrender of Licence by CC Funds SICAV plc - MFSA
[VFSC] InvestPro Markets Review & Details of Forex Broker | GlobeGain
[VFSC] List of official business registers - Wikipedia
[VFSC] UK’s SIA Proposes Major Changes to Security Licensing Criteria
[VFSC] Cities quit Flock over ICE, privacy concerns. Vendor ...
[VFSC] Swissquote Review 2026: 1.7 Pips Buys a Swiss Bank Licence
[VFSC] Foreign relations of Taiwan - Wikipedia
[Financial Industry] Forex Broker License Guide: Jurisdictions & Costs 2026
[Financial Industry] FPG Fortune Prime Global Review & Details of Forex Broker | GlobeGain
[Financial Industry] Top 5 Banking Companies in Vanuatu - Emails & Contacts
[Economy] Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States - Wikipedia
[Economy] Vanuatu Rebuilds Its Tourism Map as Outer Islands and Pacific Connectivity Gain New Ground - Travel And Tour World
[Global media] Fashion, form and the beach: the photography of Max Dupain – in pictures | Photography | The Guardian
[Global media] It is now almost certain the world will warm past 1.5C. But ‘net-negative’ emissions are still possible | Wesley Morgan for the Conversation | The Guardian
[Global media] Pacific Islands Forum | The Guardian
[Global media] Home loan applications down by 15% since budget, CBA says – as it happened | Australia news | The Guardian
[Regional media] PACNEWS TWO, 01 SEPTEMBER 2026 - Islands Business
[Regional media] 12 to represent Vanuatu at 46th Chess Olympiad | Sports | dailypost.vu
[Regional media] PACNEWS THREE, 01 SEPTEMBER 2026 - Islands Business
[Research] TRADING ECONOMICS | 20 million INDICATORS FROM 196 COUNTRIES
[FATF news] Post-Grey-List Africa: Why Independent AML Audits Matter More, Not Less, After Exit - BLOG
[Commentary EN] Hawala networks increasingly use virtual assets, fintech to conceal illicit wealth: FATF, OECD - Business - DAWN.COM
[Commentary EN] FATF and OECD report digitalization of hawala networks | UA.NEWS
[Commentary EN] FATF and OECD Report Rise of Digital Hawala in Global Money Laundering – Archyde
[Commentary FR] Juridictions Fantômes Crypto 2026 : Risques GAFI & VASP
[Commentary FR] Traque accrue des géants sur listes noires
[Commentary FR] Blanchiment de capitaux | GIABA : Mam Cherno Jallow prend les commandes sur un terrain miné
[Commentary FR] Le G20 ordonne au GAFI de surveiller les pays qui n’ont pas encore mis en œuvre de réglementation sur les cryptomonnaies - La Crypto Monnaie
[Commentary FR] TRIBUNE DU PPA-CI “Orpaillage en Côte d’Ivoire : de la clandestinité à l’illégalité, la responsabilité exclusive du RHDP” - Connectionivoirienne
[Commentary FR] El Bayadh : le petit Ayoub retrouvé sans vie, un puits emporte un enfant de 10 ans et endeuille l’Algérie
[Commentary FR] Crimen organizado usa IA y criptomonedas para lavar dinero, alerta el GAFI - NX Noticias

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