Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu’s prime minister are set to ink a major pact that will curb Chinese influence in the Pacific archipelago despite Beijing’s efforts to sink the deal.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned…

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing…