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...
Pacific economies tackle banking withdrawal threat
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Pacific trade facilitation drives $92m in deals across 16 economies
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,...
Fragmented building codes challenge resilience across the Pacific
A new analysis by Australia Pacific Islands Business Council member Pacific Legal Network has highlighted significant gaps and inconsistencies in building codes across...
Energy crisis exposes vulnerability of island economies
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...
Tonga taps Australia partnership to strengthen labour mobility
Tonga has formally rolled out a new country programme under the Pacific Australia Skills initiative, marking a further step in aligning workforce development with...
APIBC strengthens North Pacific partnerships through successful regional mission
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) has reinforced its role as a key connector between Australian businesses and Pacific markets following a...
Roadshow spotlights Pacific infrastructure pipeline as APIBC backs industry engagement
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow, held across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne through March 2026, has brought renewed focus to the scale of infrastructure...
Pacific infrastructure platform calls for contractors as project pipeline expands
Efforts to improve visibility and coordination of infrastructure opportunities across the Pacific are gaining momentum, with industry participants being encouraged to...
Australia backs first Samoa clean energy project to power remote communities
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...
Samoa round-up: Steady recovery built on tourism growth
Samoa’s economy in the early months of 2026 reflects a steady recovery built on tourism-led growth, small business activity and targeted digital and trade initiatives....
Pacific ventures make their pitch at impact investment forum
For the first time, six Pacific enterprises took the stage at the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific in Sydney on 25-26 March, presenting directly to global...
Fuel price surge exposes structural risks across Pacific economies
A sharp rise in global fuel prices through March and April 2026 is placing renewed pressure on Pacific island economies, highlighting long-standing structural...