by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, Cook Islands, News
The Cook Islands will lift its minimum wage to $10.50 an hour from 1 July, giving workers some relief while raising concerns among employers about costs and prices. The Cook Islands’ decision to raise the minimum wage from $10 to $10.50 an hour has triggered a debate...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
A United Nations mining regulator has urged Pacific countries to move carefully as renewed interest in deep-sea minerals raises economic hopes and environmental concerns. Pacific Island countries are being urged not to rush into deep-sea mining as global interest...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Palau
Palau recorded a 38 per cent increase in visitor arrivals in April, signalling growing momentum for the tourism-dependent economy as airlines expand services and key Asian markets return. Palau’s tourism sector has received a welcome boost with visitor arrivals...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
A new six-year partnership between the World Bank and Solomon Islands aims to improve connectivity, lower business costs and create jobs, with a strong focus on energy, governance and private sector-led growth. The World Bank Group has unveiled a new six-year Country...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Queensland–Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026–2028, setting out a structured plan to deepen commercial engagement with Pacific economies and build on more than $9 billion in existing trade links. The strategy, led by...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
With just a few days to go, momentum continues to build for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, set to take place in Brisbane from 13 to 15 May –coinciding with the city’s highly anticipated NRL Magic Round, which will bring added...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
A US$68 million programme aimed at tackling banking de-risking across the Pacific is gathering momentum, as governments and financial institutions step up efforts to stabilise access to global financial systems. The initiative, highlighted in early April, comes...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
Pacific Trade Invest Australia has facilitated more than A$92 million in trade deals and A$7.5 million in investment across 16 Pacific Island economies in 2025, underscoring the growing impact of targeted market access and business support initiatives across the...
by DevNadkarni | May 6, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
A new analysis by Australia Pacific Islands Business Council member Pacific Legal Network has highlighted significant gaps and inconsistencies in building codes across Pacific island countries, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and investor confidence....
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