Jan 8, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining political leadership with cultural advocacy and a sustained commitment to climate justice. His recognition as Pacific Person of the Year by respected Pacific...
Jan 8, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
Tonga closed out 2025 with a mix of steady domestic progress and emerging external pressures. Developments across fuel supply, banking, agribusiness and export infrastructure pointed to a gradual strengthening of the productive economy, even as global energy costs and...
Jan 8, 2026 | APIBC BLOG
Kiribati closed 2025 with fisheries access revenues reaching record levels, reinforcing the central role of the ocean economy in national finances and economic stability. According to reporting in late December, earnings from fishing licence fees exceeded AUD 200...
Dec 8, 2025 | APIBC BLOG
The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership. Leaders and industry figures set clear priorities for investment, infrastructure, capability building...
Dec 8, 2025 | APIBC BLOG
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele used his keynote address at the 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane (17-19 November) to make a clear and confident pitch for stronger trade, investment and private-sector partnerships, saying the...
Dec 2, 2025 | APIBC BLOG
A new shared online business-registry platform adopted by the Cook Islands, Palau and Tonga is being positioned as a major step forward in improving the ease of doing business across the Pacific. Developed through the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector...
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