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South Pacific Exchange expects surge in listings

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 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

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...
Fiji Budget a comprehensive approach to stability and growth

Fiji Budget a comprehensive approach to stability and growth

The Fiji Government’s 2024-25 budget seeks to strike a balance between reducing the country’s deficit and debt while supporting economic growth and public infrastructure improvements. The theme, ‘An Economically Stable, Secure, and Sustainable Fiji,’ underscores the...
Pacific trade survey reveals resurgence of exports

Pacific trade survey reveals resurgence of exports

Earlier this year, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia invited exporters across the Pacific to participate in the Pacific Islands Export Survey 2024. The survey, conducted biennially, provides crucial insights into the activities, challenges, and opportunities faced...