Sep 9, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
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...
Sep 9, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
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...
Sep 9, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
Digital payments are gaining momentum across Pacific Island economies, with recent developments in Tonga and Solomon Islands showing how banks, regulators and development partners are using technology to reduce friction in everyday commerce and connect local...
Sep 9, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
A new air services agreement between Australia and Kiribati has moved another step through Australia’s treaty approval process, potentially providing a stronger framework for future aviation links between the two countries. The Agreement between the Governments of...
Sep 9, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
Foreign investors are showing renewed confidence in Vanuatu’s tourism industry, with approvals for accommodation and food-service projects rising sharply during the second quarter of 2026. Fifteen foreign investment registrations were approved in the accommodation and...
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