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Fiji Australia Business Forum is just weeks away – register now!
Delegate spots are quickly filling up for the 28th Fiji Australia Business Forum, happening from August 29-31, 2024, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. If you haven’t registered yet, time is running out to secure your place at this premier business event. Organised...
Why Australia should be concerned if our major banks withdraw from the Pacific
This article co-authored by Bob Lyon and Anthony Bergin and has been republished here with permission from the original publisher, Strategic Analysis Australia. The Albanese government recently pledged an extra $6.3 million to prevent the loss of banking services in...
Secure your spot at the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum
The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, set to take place in Honiara from September 2-4, 2024, is poised to be a pivotal event for business leaders and investors across Australia and the Pacific region. Under the theme “Business Leading Employment And...
Registrations filling up for 28th Fiji-Australia Business Forum
Delegate registrations are fast filling up for the 28th Fiji Australia Business Forum, scheduled for August 29-31, 2024, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This premier business event promises to be a pivotal one for fostering economic cooperation and addressing...
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’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
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...
Australia boosts Fiji’s road maintenance with significant investment
Australia is significantly elevating the standards of safety and efficiency in Fiji’s road maintenance and construction sectors through a major financial commitment aimed at revitalising the island nation’s transport infrastructure. The Australian Infrastructure...
PNG-Australia Ministerial dialogue strengthens bilateral ties
Photo caption: Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Hon John Rosso MP, Deputy Prime Minster and Minster for Lands, Physical Planning, Urbanisation and Immigration and Hon...
Australia enhances visa processing for PNG
Australia has announced a significant improvement in its visa processing facilities for Papua New Guinea citizens, reducing the waiting time from three months to just seven days. This development was revealed during the 30th Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum in Port...
A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This...
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 The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum, a landmark event organised by Australia and the United States in partnership...
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