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flag Australia opened a $120M maritime center in Fiji, creating 1,275 jobs and boosting regional security amid growing geopolitical competition.

flag Australia opened its $120 million Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre in Lami, Fiji, on October 3, 2025, funded with AU$83 million and creating 1,275 jobs. flag The facility houses key maritime agencies and enhances security, disaster response, and fisheries protection. flag Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles highlighted the project as a major infrastructure investment and announced a 20-year sustainment plan. flag The opening coincided with increased regional strategic competition, as China’s hospital ship conducted medical outreach in Suva. flag Australia also advances a security agreement with Papua New Guinea, signaling efforts to strengthen Pacific ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

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