First non-sovereign investment signals growing willingness by development banks to finance Pacific enterprises directly rather than relying solely on government...
Rugby partnership gives Samoa a bigger commercial play in the Pacific
Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Samoa
Samoa's decision to join the Australia-backed Pacific Rugby League Partnership reflects a broader shift in the way governments are using sport to deepen economic ties,...
Pacific fuel prices begin to ease, but supply risks remain
Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Fuel, News, Pacific
Fuel prices have begun to edge lower across parts of the Pacific, offering some relief to households and businesses after several months of sharp increases triggered by...
Solomon Islands seeks new path for mining sector
Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Mining, News, Solomon Islands
Government says reforms aim to attract responsible investment while ensuring communities gain a greater share of the benefits. The Solomon Islands Government has...
Samoa businesses count the cost as labour shortages deepen
Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Labour, News, Samoa
New survey shows overseas worker schemes are reshaping the domestic labour market, forcing employers to rethink recruitment, wages and productivity. Samoa's private...
Member Story: Pacific exporters take centre stage at Australia’s largest food trade exhibition
Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Blog, Pacific
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia will bring together 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies under its Pacific Showcase at Fine Food Australia 2026, giving the...
Australia, Vanuatu sign landmark Nakamal Agreement
Jul 7, 2026 | Vanuatu
Australia and Vanuatu have signed the long-awaited Nakamal Agreement, concluding months of negotiations on a partnership that will shape economic, infrastructure and...
Pacific Business Councils strengthen engagement with Australian Government
Jul 7, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and Australia Fiji Business Council participated in the Pacific Business...
Stirling Hinchliffe to lead Australia’s Auckland Mission
Jul 7, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council welcomes the appointment of The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe as Australia's Consul-General and Senior Trade and Investment...
Vanuatu Round up: Pushing ahead on investment and development
Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
ADB's US$10 m grant to strengthen Vanuatu's project delivery; private sector The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$10 million grant facility to help Vanuatu...
ADB strengthens North Pacific presence with new regional office in Micronesia
Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
The Asian Development Bank will establish a new North Pacific Subregional Office in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, marking a significant expansion of its...
Solomon Islands consults industry on mining reforms for attracting investment
Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Government has begun consultations with industry, landowners and other stakeholders on proposed reforms to the country's mining legislation, as it...











