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Continued growth in the Pacific but resilience crucial: ADB
The Pacific Islands region is projected to experience economic growth of 3.3 per cent in 2024 and 4.0 per cent in 2025, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest Pacific Economic Monitor report. The main drivers of this positive forecast include a rebound...
Australia-PNG Business Exchange to be hosted 23-27 Sep
From September 23 to 27, 2024, the Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Exchange 2024 (APNGBX24) will take place in Papua New Guinea, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and business representatives. This significant event will focus on expanding...
Air Niugini confirms Gary Seddon as CEO
Air Niugini has officially appointed Gary Seddon as its Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Acting CEO. The confirmation was made by the National Executive Council (NEC) after a comprehensive selection process conducted by Kumul Consolidated Holdings...
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...
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