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PNG alternate director at ADB advocates for Pacific Member States
Makereta Komai, Pacnews Papua New Guinea’s seconded alternate director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Damien Horiambe is using the opportunity to not only raise issues for his country and the countries it represents on the Board but also strongly advocate for...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support local...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support local...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited. This strategic decision reflects Westpac’s commitment to support local...
A ‘B4H’ dream comes true: A real TB story
By Dr Ann Clarke, Businesses for Health Papua New Guinea Once upon a time in Papua New Guinea, there was a company named Trukai. It was (and still is!) the largest rice distributor in the country. Trukai had always been committed to the well-being of its employees and...
Samoa chamber president deems labour mobility double edged sword
This story is courtesy the Samoa Observer Samoa’s private sector members are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to take on the added expense of a minimum wage increase while navigating multiple challenges. That is the view of the Samoa Chamber...
Fiji’s growth strong even as global economy faces challenges
According to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s latest Economic Review, recent economic data reveals that the global economy experienced a slowdown in August due to weak demand, slower growth in major economies, and higher-than-expected inflation. Geopolitical tensions and...
Pacific ACP trade officials discuss trade, economic integration
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) met in Suva on 3 October, marking a crucial gathering of Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The primary focus of this meeting was to engage in discussions concerning...
AIIFP, ADB, Tonga join forces for $31.25 m Nuku’alofa port upgrade
In a significant development, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Kingdom of Tonga to inject $31.25 million into a crucial project aimed at enhancing the Nuku’alofa Port....
Letter from the Secretariat
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month. The 27th Australia Fiji Business Forum, which took place two weeks ago in Sydney, has received many...
Letter from the Secretariat
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month. The 27th Australia Fiji Business Forum, which took place two weeks ago in Sydney, has received many...
Letter from the Secretariat
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month. The 27th Australia Fiji Business Forum, which took place two weeks ago in Sydney, has received many...
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