by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Queensland–Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026–2028, setting out a structured plan to deepen commercial engagement with Pacific economies and build on more than $9 billion in existing trade links. The strategy, led by...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
With just a few days to go, momentum continues to build for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, set to take place in Brisbane from 13 to 15 May –coinciding with the city’s highly anticipated NRL Magic Round, which will bring added...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
A US$68 million programme aimed at tackling banking de-risking across the Pacific is gathering momentum, as governments and financial institutions step up efforts to stabilise access to global financial systems. The initiative, highlighted in early April, comes...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
Pacific Trade Invest Australia has facilitated more than A$92 million in trade deals and A$7.5 million in investment across 16 Pacific Island economies in 2025, underscoring the growing impact of targeted market access and business support initiatives across the...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
A new analysis by Australia Pacific Islands Business Council member Pacific Legal Network has highlighted significant gaps and inconsistencies in building codes across Pacific island countries, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and investor confidence....
by DevNadkarni | May 4, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Pacific island economies faced a sharp fuel supply crisis in April 2026, prompting leaders across the region to declare emergency measures as global disruptions drove up prices and strained already fragile supply chains. Reports from regional media, including coverage...
by DevNadkarni | May 4, 2026 | 2026, News, Tonga
Tonga has formally rolled out a new country programme under the Pacific Australia Skills initiative, marking a further step in aligning workforce development with regional labour demand. The programme, launched in April 2026, focuses on strengthening vocational...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 7, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) has reinforced its role as a key connector between Australian businesses and Pacific markets following a successful business mission to the North Pacific in March. Spanning Nauru, the Republic of the Marshall...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 7, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow, held across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne through March 2026, has brought renewed focus to the scale of infrastructure opportunities emerging across the Pacific, with the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council playing...
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