Oct 7, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
The Trade Ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum, gathered in Fiji for their annual meeting, have highlighted the importance of developing a regional strategy on labour mobility in the Pacific. They stressed the welfare of workers from Pacific Island countries as a...
Oct 5, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
John Feakes is Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced Mr. John Feakes as being appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, reaffirming the deep-rooted and enduring...
Oct 5, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
From October 16th to 20th, 2023, the Pacific region is set to host a pivotal event, “Quality Infrastructure for a Blue Pacific Continent.” The five-day virtual conference hosted by PRIF (Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility) aims to tackle the pressing...
Oct 5, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support local...
Oct 3, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
According to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s latest Economic Review, recent economic data reveals that the global economy experienced a slowdown in August due to weak demand, slower growth in major economies, and higher-than-expected inflation. Geopolitical tensions and...
Sep 11, 2023 | AFBC BLOG
We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils, with two major back-to-back events in the space of barely a month. The 27th Australia Fiji Business Forum, which took place a few weeks ago in Sydney, has been hailed a success by those who attended. To...
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