The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership....
Strong attendance underscores deepening Australia-Solomons partnership
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PM Manele calls for a new era of trade and investment partnership
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele used his keynote address at the 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane (17-19 November) to make a...
Pacific economies streamline company registration
A new shared online business-registry platform adopted by the Cook Islands, Palau and Tonga is being positioned as a major step forward in improving the ease of doing...
Aid pause, crypto review and compliance shape Cook Islands outlook
The Cook Islands entered November 2025 navigating a complex mix of fiscal uncertainty, regulatory reform and global compliance pressures, with government officials and...
Australia funds second submarine link to unlock Solomon Islands’ connectivity
Australia and the Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) have launched a major project that could transform the Solomon Islands’ internet connectivity, with...
Tonga completes major port upgrade with strong Australian, ADB support
Tonga has marked a major step forward in its national transport network with the opening of the upgraded Nuku’alofa International Port. His Majesty King Tupou VI...
APIBC member spotlight: Celebrating 25 years of Pacific Legal Network
As we continue to highlight the successes and milestones of our members across the region, APIBC is delighted to acknowledge a major milestone: Pacific Legal Network...
Pacific exposure grows as COP30 falls short; Vanuatu eyes alternative finance paths
Vanuatu’s hopes for a stronger global response to climate change were left largely unfulfilled after COP30 concluded in Belém. The summit ended with what many Pacific...
Business Forum to Advance Australia-Solomon Islands Partnerships
17-19 November 2025 | Brisbane The 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum #14ASIBF, scheduled for 17-19 November in Brisbane, comes at an important time for...
New InvestSolomons website to boost investor engagement
InvestSolomons has launched a redesigned investment promotion website aimed at providing clearer guidance to prospective investors and making the process of starting or...
New Kolombangara investment focuses on land and forestry development
A new investment initiative on Kolombangara Island in the Western Province's New Georgia Islands group has been welcomed by the Solomon Islands Government and local...
Cook Islands calls for stronger long-term infrastructure investment planning
The Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended an increase in baseline funding for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and a more formalised long-term...