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APIBC holds 22nd AGM in Brisbane; Simon Gorman is new President
The Annual General Meeting of the Australia-Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) was held on 16 November 2023 in Brisbane. The President, reflecting on the past year, highlighted the accomplishments and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the role...
Australia promises $150m in climate financing to Pacific nations
The Australian government has promised A$150 million in climate finance for Pacific nations but has stopped short of contributing to a newly established global loss and damage fund. This decision unfolded during the initial day of the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai,...
Pacific is in an exciting phase, says new APIBC President
Simon Gorman is the new President of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. As Managing Director and a major shareholder of the Reeves Envico Group comprising CCB Envico and Reeves International, he has vast experience working in the Pacific Islands region....
Australia’s Pacific business councils tie up with USP’s Journalism Programme
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council along with The Australia Fiji and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Councils has entered an informal arrangement with the Journalism Programme of the Fiji headquartered University of the South Pacific (USP) for its...
EU commits €21.8m to climate resilient infrastructure in Pacific Islands
In a demonstration of its continued commitment to combat climate change and foster crucial infrastructure development, the European Union (EU) has inked three Financing Agreements totalling €21.8 million (US$23.2 million) with Pacific Island nations. The agreements,...
Letter from the Secretariat: AFBC wraps up 37th AGM, looks ahead to a fruitful 2024
We are now rapidly approaching the end of the year and I do want to take this opportunity to wish all Australia Fiji Business Council members as well as your employees and their families a very happy Christmas and New Year, and a prosperous 2024. The Australia Fiji...
PM Rabuka commends Fiji’s business excellence at awards night
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka delivered a keynote address at the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards ceremony in Nadi on 25 November, emphasising its profound significance beyond being a mere ceremony. Rabuka highlighted the event’s role in recognising and...
Urgent calls for action as labour exodus threatens economic stability
In a stark revelation at the annual Top Executive Conference in Nadi, Fiji, the nation’s dire workforce situation took centre stage as top executives and officials addressed the alarming trend of a mass exodus of skilled workers. The situation, discussed extensively...
Calmer Co. breaks ground with Kava products in Coles supermarkets nationwide
Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX:CCO), a trailblazer in health and wellness products, has unveiled a groundbreaking development for its natural product line. Come January 2024, Coles Supermarkets across Australia will feature Calmer Co.’s 50mL Taki Mai® kava-shot...
What to expect from the 52nd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Meeting
This week, the Cook Islands becomes the centre stage for an event that holds a pivotal place on the regional calendar. The Pacific Islands Forum, commonly known as PIF, serves as the primary political decision-making body for the Pacific region. The agenda for this...
PNG’s forex inflows drop by 16 per cent in Q3
Foreign exchange (FX) market inflows in the third quarter of 2023 have witnessed a 16 per cent decline, amounting to K6 billion, in comparison to the second quarter. This development represents almost 18 per cent of FX inflows, with a significant portion of these...
Bougainville opens doors to foreign investment
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is inviting foreign direct investment from developed nations, which include Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, the United States, and European countries. This announcement was made by President Ishmael Toroama on the 31...
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