by DevNadkarni | Mar 31, 2025 | 2025, Pacific
The Trump administration’s sweeping imposition of new tariffs on a wide range of imports has triggered a global economic shake-up — and small Pacific Island nations are finding themselves caught in the fallout. While not direct players in major global trade wars,...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 31, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News, Pacific
The Australian arm of the UK Government’s Pacific Business Club was launched last month – a timely and strategic initiative designed to support the development of Pacific Island Countries by leveraging the strength and experience of UK-headquartered companies....
by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Pacific
The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) project has reached a major implementation milestone, with the first of four cable landing stations installed in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The project, which will significantly enhance internet speed, reliability...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, News, Pacific
Australia is stepping up its aid commitments to the Indo-Pacific region, redirecting resources and reshaping its development strategy in response to significant cuts in U.S. foreign assistance. The move comes as the Albanese Government prepares to navigate a shifting...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Kiribati, Pacific, Tuvalu
Pacific Island nations such as Kiribati are being urged to adopt immediate and robust water security strategies as rising sea levels place increasing stress on fragile freshwater supplies. Researchers from Australia’s Flinders University have called for a reassessment...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Cook Islands
The Cook Islands’ recent partnership with China for the exploration of seabed minerals has sparked debate both at home and abroad, as environmental groups and regional allies question the move’s long-term implications. Under a memorandum signed in February 2025,...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Events, Pacific, Vanuatu
Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in collaboration with the Vanuatu Foreign Investment...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Kiribati, Pacific
The World Bank has approved a USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) grant for Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in Kiribati. This six-year initiative aims to enhance climate-resilient transport infrastructure and stimulate economic growth, aligning with the Government of...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province has officially inaugurated three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road. Built by Australian firm Reeves Envico, these bridges – Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o 2 – replace aging wooden structures with robust steel...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 27, 2025 | 2025, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, News, Pacific, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
The Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network has announced impressive achievements for 2024, facilitating over AUD$121 million in export deals and AUD$11.3 million in investment deals for Pacific businesses. These figures mark a significant milestone for PTI, an agency of...
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