Vanuatu kicked off 2026 with a concerted push to strengthen its economic foundations, unveiling a clear policy agenda for trade and commercial growth and launching its...
Vanuatu lays out trade, investment priorities for 2026
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Solomon Islands round-up: Connectivity, resources and recovery
January saw a mix of expansion, disruption and policy debate across the Solomon Islands economy. Developments in aviation, hospitality, fisheries and natural resources...
Eramet secures debt deal for New Caledonia nickel unit
French mining conglomerate Eramet said it had reached a key agreement to convert intra-group debt of its Société Le Nickel (SLN) unit operating in New Caledonia,...
Nauru’s Citizenship by Investment program seeks to bolster economy
Nauru has rolled out its much-anticipated citizenship by investment programme as part of a broader strategy to diversify its economy and generate sustainable revenue...
Tokelau Airport project canned after cost blowout
Plans to construct a small airport in Tokelau have been scrapped by the New Zealand Government after years of planning and some NZD 3 million spent on design and...
Palau targets premium tourism with Four Seasons Explorer
Palau’s tourism sector entered a new phase in 2026 as the Four Seasons Explorer continued to make waves in the luxury travel market, attracting affluent travellers and...
Deep-Sea mining becomes a geopolitical frontier in Pacific
Interest in deep-sea mining — the extraction of minerals from the ocean floor — is accelerating in global policy and commercial circles, with implications for the...
Palau names first resident Ambassador to Australia
Palau has moved to strengthen its diplomatic presence in Australia following the unanimous confirmation of Roland Merar as the nation’s first resident Ambassador to the...
Welcome to the Secretariat: Michelle Wu joins the team
We are pleased to welcome Michelle Wu to the Business Council Secretariat team, who joined us on 1 February as Operations and Business Members Manager. In this role,...
Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is Pacific Person of the Year 2025
Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining political leadership with cultural advocacy and a...
Tonga round-up: Economic enablers at home; barriers abroad
Tonga closed out 2025 with a mix of steady domestic progress and emerging external pressures. Developments across fuel supply, banking, agribusiness and export...
Kiribati fisheries revenues underline central role of ocean economy
Kiribati closed 2025 with fisheries access revenues reaching record levels, reinforcing the central role of the ocean economy in national finances and economic...