Registrations filling up for 28th Fiji-Australia Business Forum
Delegate registrations are fast filling up for the 28th Fiji Australia Business Forum, scheduled for August 29-31, 2024, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This premier business event promises to be a pivotal one for fostering economic cooperation and addressing...
South Pacific Exchange expects surge in listings
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) anticipates a surge in listings this year, with both state-owned enterprises and more private sector companies expected to join the market. Executive Director Gyanesh Rueben says listing does not equate to privatisation,...
Fiji Budget: What’s in it for business?
Fiji’s 2024-25 budget introduces key policies to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enhance export capabilities, reflecting a significant effort to stimulate economic growth, support local businesses, and attract overseas investment. To bolster SMEs, the...
Historic Pacific banking forum concludes with key commitments
Photo Caption: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane. Photo Courtesy: Pacific Islands News Association/ Australian Government. The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum, a landmark event organised by Australia and the United...
Australia boosts Fiji’s road maintenance with significant investment
Australia is significantly elevating the standards of safety and efficiency in Fiji’s road maintenance and construction sectors through a major financial commitment aimed at revitalising the island nation’s transport infrastructure. The Australian Infrastructure...
PNG-Australia Ministerial dialogue strengthens bilateral ties
Photo caption: Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Hon John Rosso MP, Deputy Prime Minster and Minster for Lands, Physical Planning, Urbanisation and Immigration and Hon...
Australia enhances visa processing for PNG
Australia has announced a significant improvement in its visa processing facilities for Papua New Guinea citizens, reducing the waiting time from three months to just seven days. This development was revealed during the 30th Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum in Port...
A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This...
Historic Pacific banking forum concludes with key commitments
Photo Caption: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane. Photo Courtesy: Pacific Islands News Association The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum, a landmark event organised by Australia and the United States in partnership...
APIBC business delegation to the Northern Pacific
A select delegation from the executive committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, led by President Simon Gorman, is visiting several Northern Pacific countries from July 11 to July 19, 2024. The itinerary includes Kiribati, Marshall Islands,...
SICCI has new CEO ahead of Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment, following a year-long vacancy, is a significant step for SICCI in promoting and advocating for the private sector. Dolarii...
Guam Industry Forum highlights US$11b in projects
The Guam Industry Forum 2024, hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Guam Post, has underscored the massive economic impact of ongoing and upcoming US military construction projects across the Micronesia subregion. The forum, scheduled from...