The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, held in Honiara from 2-4 September 2024, marked a significant event in the business relationship between the two...
APIBC President highlights opportunities for Australia, Solomon Is
Sep 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Events, News, Solomon Islands
At the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara on September 3, Simon Gorman, Chair of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC),...
Solomon Islands charts a steady path to economic recovery
Sep 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
The Solomon Islands, like many Pacific nations, is navigating a challenging economic environment, shaped by both global disruptions and domestic shifts. At the...
Opportunities for Australian businesses in Pacific leaders’ agenda
Sep 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
The outcomes of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting held in Tonga in August present opportunities for Australian businesses to step up engagement with...
A new era of financial resilience for the Pacific?
Sep 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
World Bank President Ajay Banga’s recent visit to the Pacific marked a pivotal moment for the region, highlighting a renewed focus on tackling the unique challenges...
World Bank’s $68m lifeline for Pacific Islands
Sep 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
World Bank President Ajay Banga’s recent Pacific tour comes in the wake of a pivotal meeting between major financial institutions and regional banks that focused on the...
Labour mobility drives opportunities and challenges for Solomons
Sep 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands
Labour mobility is both a vital opportunity and a significant challenge for the Solomon Islands, as presented by key speakers at the 13th Australia Solomon Islands...
Whither Solomons Tourism?
Sep 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands
The tourism industry in the Solomon Islands holds great potential but faces several challenges that hinder its growth compared to other Pacific Island nations. As...
Honiara to host impressive line-up of speakers
Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Pacific, Solomon Islands
The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, coming up in Honiara from September 2-4, will feature a very distinguished group of speakers, each contributing their...
Secure your spot at the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum
Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Events, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands
The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, set to take place in Honiara from September 2-4, 2024, is poised to be a pivotal event for business leaders and...
APIBC leaders reflect on successful North Pacific visit
Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Guam, Marshall Islands, News, Pacific
A select delegation from the executive committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC), led by President Simon Gorman, Managing Director of Reeves...
Agriculture, manufacturing crucial sectors for Pacific economies
Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and...