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Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked a landmark event as the first such forum of Commonwealth countries hosted by a Pacific country (the...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
Mobile wallets and bank accounts now seamlessly linked in Fiji

Mobile wallets and bank accounts now seamlessly linked in Fiji

The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has announced a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector with the integration of mobile wallets and bank accounts via the FIJICLEAR system, the backbone of Fiji’s National Payment System. This development enables Fijians...
EFL, World Bank collaborate on renewable energy roadmap

EFL, World Bank collaborate on renewable energy roadmap

The partnership between Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) and the World Bank marks a critical step in Fiji’s long-term effort to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This initiative, which was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is focused on...