by DevNadkarni | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a move aimed at bolstering its presence and enhancing legal services in the Pacific region, Pacific Legal Network (PLN) proudly announces the inclusion of R&S Law Firm in Tonga, along with esteemed local lawyer and partner, Tevita Aho, into its network. Tonga,...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
A recent analysis conducted by ANZ Research sheds light on the economic landscape of several Pacific Island nations, highlighting both opportunities and challenges on the horizon. According to ANZ economists Kishti Sen and Tom Kenny, countries such as Cook Islands,...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Telstra International, the global division of telecommunications giant Telstra, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Google and APTelecom to launch the central Pacific Connect initiative. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionise connectivity for...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
New Zealand’s recent shift in stance on deep-sea trawling has ignited a flurry of discussions among conservationists, raising eyebrows globally. The decision to backtrack on a previously supported proposal to curb bottom-trawling in the South Pacific has left...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council President, Mr Simon Gorman, Managing Director of Reeves International, and members of the Councils executive made an introductory call on Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head of the Office of the Pacific in the Department of Foreign...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has launched its inaugural Annual Update, providing a detailed insight into the organisation’s activities, achievements, and overall impact since its inception. As of June 30, 2023, the...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Nauru has announced its decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with China. This development comes on the heels of the recent presidential election in Taiwan, where William Lai Ching-te from the ruling pro-sovereignty Democratic...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council Vice President and Associate Director of Hall Contracting William Blank attended COP28 at the United Arab Emirates last year. The highlight of Blank’s visit to COP28 was his attendance at an event hosted by the Government of...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized, Vanuatu
In a promising turn of events for Vanuatu’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism has announced the anticipated arrival of 50 cruise ships in the upcoming months, signalling a resurgence in the archipelago’s tourism activity. The majority of these vessels are...
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