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Join industry leaders at the 7AVBF in Port Vila 12-13 March

Join industry leaders at the 7AVBF in Port Vila 12-13 March

Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in collaboration with the Vanuatu Foreign Investment...
Australian firm builds three new bridges in Malaita Province

Australian firm builds three new bridges in Malaita Province

Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province has officially inaugurated three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road. Built by Australian firm Reeves Envico, these bridges – Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o 2 – replace aging wooden structures with robust steel designs, ensuring...
Cook Islands signs strategic deal with China

Cook Islands signs strategic deal with China

The Cook Islands has taken a bold step in expanding its international partnerships by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with China. The deal, which includes trade, investment, and infrastructure projects, has raised concerns among traditional allies such as...
Nauru, Australia sign security treaty, enhance ties

Nauru, Australia sign security treaty, enhance ties

Nauru and Australia have signed a bilateral security treaty granting Australia the authority to veto any foreign military presence in Nauru. In return, Australia has pledged AU$140 million in financial support over the next five years, with AU$100 million allocated to...
Vanuatu gears up for Business Forum amid post-quake recovery

Vanuatu gears up for Business Forum amid post-quake recovery

In just about a month’s time, the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum will get under way on 12-13 March 2025 at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC), the forum will focus on investment, trade,...