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Fiji to host milestone Asia-Pacific development finance meeting
Fiji will host the 50th Annual Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) in 2027, bringing senior representatives of development banks, financial institutions, governments and development partners to the country....
Australia’s new Fiji funding package puts infrastructure and supply chains in focus
Australia’s new long-term financing commitment to Fiji is expected to open opportunities across infrastructure, climate resilience and essential services while placing greater attention on the security of supply chains between the two countries. The package provides...
Member story: Fiji Kava expands Australian supermarket presence with new flavoured product
Australia Fiji Business Council member The Calmer Co. is expanding its presence in Australia’s mainstream retail market, with Coles placing an initial order for Fiji Kava® FZZR™, the first flavoured kava product to be ranged in Australian supermarkets. The new Piña...
ADB trims Fiji growth forecast as economy enters slower phase
The Asian Development Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Fiji, predicting expansion of 2.2 per cent in 2026 and 1.9 per cent in 2027 as the strong post-pandemic recovery gives way to more moderate growth. The revised outlook highlights the challenge...
TLTB explores financial institution to build landowner wealth
The iTaukei Land Trust Board and Qelemaroroi Holdings are considering the establishment of a new financial institution designed to help iTaukei landowners convert land-based income into savings, investment and business ownership. A proposed roadmap is being prepared...
Jamie Isbister appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to PNG
Jamie Isbister brings extensive Pacific infrastructure, development and humanitarian experience to one of Australia’s most important diplomatic postings. The Australian Government has announced the appointment of senior Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official...
Australia expands PNG infrastructure pipeline as new contracting opportunities emerge
Australia is increasing its investment in Papua New Guinea’s economic and social infrastructure, with several major programs moving through procurement while a parallel skills initiative aims to build the workforce needed to deliver and maintain new projects....
APNGBC strengthens business and diplomatic engagement through key events
The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC) continued its engagement with government representatives, development partners and businesses through three recent events aimed at strengthening bilateral relationships and identifying new opportunities for...
Exercise Puk Puk highlights broader Australia-PNG partnership
A joint engineering exercise in Lae has provided a practical demonstration of the expanding Australia-Papua New Guinea partnership, combining infrastructure delivery, technical skills and regional cooperation as economic ties between the two countries continue to...
PNG financial sector adopts new code to combat financial abuse
The Bank of Papua New Guinea and 15 financial institutions have signed a new voluntary industry code aimed at protecting customers from financial abuse and making banking and financial products safer to use. Papua New Guinea’s financial sector has launched a...
Palau Forum puts business, investment and regional connectivity centre stage
Economic development moved closer to the centre of the Pacific regional agenda at the recently concluded 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Belau (Palau), with leaders focusing on investment, fisheries, energy security, infrastructure and stronger regional...
Palau tourism rebound drives expansion of Australia air link
Palau’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum, with Qantas set to add a second weekly Brisbane-Koror service from December as demand from Australia continues to grow. The direct Palau Paradise Express service, launched in 2024, has carried more than 15,400 passengers...
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