by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
A new legislative initiative introduced in the United States could reshape economic engagement between the United States and Pacific Island nations, with potential implications for export growth, trade capacity and regional supply chains. On 22 December 2025, U.S....
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News, Samoa
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. Under the programme, a group of women from Nofotane village received grants of up to $25,000 to...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
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 damaged by the December 2024 Port Vila earthquake. The funding, confirmed in mid-December 2025, is...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News, Solomon Islands
The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership. Leaders and industry figures set clear priorities for investment, infrastructure, capability building...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, News, Solomon Islands
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 clear and confident pitch for stronger trade, investment and private-sector partnerships, saying the...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 2, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News, Pacific
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 business across the Pacific. Developed through the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 2, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Cook Islands, News
The Cook Islands entered November 2025 navigating a complex mix of fiscal uncertainty, regulatory reform and global compliance pressures, with government officials and industry stakeholders responding to shifting conditions across aid, tourism, maritime business and...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 2, 2025 | Solomon Islands
Australia and the Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) have launched a major project that could transform the Solomon Islands’ internet connectivity, with wide-ranging implications for business, government services and the private sector. The project was...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 2, 2025 | 2025, Tonga
Tonga has marked a major step forward in its national transport network with the opening of the upgraded Nuku’alofa International Port. His Majesty King Tupou VI officiated at the commissioning ceremony, which confirmed that all civil and marine works are now complete...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 1, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News, Pacific
As we continue to highlight the successes and milestones of our members across the region, APIBC is delighted to acknowledge a major milestone: Pacific Legal Network (PLN) marks its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2025. We congratulate PLN on this significant achievement...
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