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 | 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
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...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 7, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
Efforts to improve visibility and coordination of infrastructure opportunities across the Pacific are gaining momentum, with industry participants being encouraged to register their capabilities as part of a growing regional initiative. The Pacific Infrastructure...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 7, 2026 | 2026, Samoa
Australia’s infrastructure financing push into Samoa has taken a tangible step forward, with a new off-grid renewable energy project set to extend reliable electricity to some of the country’s most isolated communities. Announced on 17 March, the initiative marks the...
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