Taipei, Taiwan: Taiwan promised on Wednesday to help residents of tiny Tuvalu, one of only 23 allies that recognise Taiwan over rival China, before the island chain is wiped off the map

Taipei, Taiwan: Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia is in for a five-day visit at the invitation of the Republic of China government

Washington, USA: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Tuvalu has applied for membership in the global financial institution

Manila, Philippines: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help the Tuvalu Government strengthen its public financial management and governance systems