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Australia Solomon Is. Business Forum explores new opportunities
The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, held in Honiara from 2-4 September 2024, marked a significant event in the business relationship between the two nations. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the forum was hosted in the Solomon Islands,...
APIBC President highlights opportunities for Australia, Solomon Is
At the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara on September 3, Simon Gorman, Chair of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC), opened the two-day event with remarks focused on the close partnership between Australia and the Solomon...
Solomon Islands charts a steady path to economic recovery
The Solomon Islands, like many Pacific nations, is navigating a challenging economic environment, shaped by both global disruptions and domestic shifts. At the Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (2-4) September 2024, Raynold Moveni, Deputy Governor of the...
A new era of financial resilience for the Pacific?
World Bank President Ajay Banga’s recent visit to the Pacific marked a pivotal moment for the region, highlighting a renewed focus on tackling the unique challenges faced by Pacific Island nations. His trip—the first by a World Bank President to the region in nearly...
Forum wraps up with renewed commitments to economic partnership
The 28th Fiji-Australia/Australia Fiji Business Forum held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, drew over 200 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and across Fiji. This year’s forum was the largest in the history of the event, with a diverse group...
Infrastructure takes centre stage at Fiji Business Forum
Infrastructure development and its critical role in the country’s economic growth and resilience were the main flavour of deliberations at the recent 28th Fiji-Australia/Australia-Fiji Business Forum in Suva (29-31 August). Multiple presentations highlighted ongoing...
Honiara to host impressive line-up of speakers
The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, coming up in Honiara from September 2-4, will feature a very distinguished group of speakers, each contributing their unique expertise to the discussions on economic growth for the Solomon Islands and how Australian...
Agriculture, manufacturing crucial sectors for Pacific economies
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and invited guests in Sydney last month. The executive committee meetings were hosted at the Westpac...
Navigating the business and regulatory environment in Solomon Islands
By William Kadi* The Solomon Islands have been at the centre of geopolitical discussions in the past five years after switching diplomatic relations from the Republic of China (ROC) to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2019. Apart from that, the business...
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...
Tonga, Vanuatu, and PNG see major aviation revivals
The Pacific’s aviation sector is witnessing important developments, with key airlines in Tonga, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea taking strides towards stabilising and enhancing air connectivity. Here is an update for our members and readers, referenced from news...
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...
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