Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining political leadership with cultural advocacy and a...
Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is Pacific Person of the Year 2025
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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...
Solomons aviation precinct upgrade moves into construction phase
Construction of a new aviation complex building at Henderson has moved into the superstructure phase, marking a tangible milestone in the long-running effort to...
Bank partnership targets SME growth in Solomons, Vanuatu
A year-end financing partnership between an international development financier and regional commercial banks is expected to improve access to credit for small and...
U.S. proposal seeks duty-free Pacific trade
A new legislative initiative introduced in the United States could reshape economic engagement between the United States and Pacific Island nations, with potential...
Samoa backs women-led micro enterprise with targeted seed funding
A small but symbolic injection of seed funding announced in December has reinforced Samoa’s focus on women-led enterprise as a pathway to inclusive economic growth....
Vanuatu moves to rebuild critical port access after earthquake
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$24.4 million grant to rehabilitate Port Vila’s wharf road in Vanuatu, a crucial commercial artery that was severely...
Strong attendance underscores deepening Australia-Solomons partnership
The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership....
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...