by DevNadkarni | Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and invited guests in Sydney last month. The executive committee meetings were hosted at the Westpac...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
By William Kadi* The Solomon Islands have been at the centre of geopolitical discussions in the past five years after switching diplomatic relations from the Republic of China (ROC) to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2019. Apart from that, the business...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
This article co-authored by Bob Lyon and Anthony Bergin and has been republished here with permission from the original publisher, Strategic Analysis Australia. The Albanese government recently pledged an extra $6.3 million to prevent the loss of banking services in...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 16, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific, Tonga, Vanuatu
The Pacific’s aviation sector is witnessing important developments, with key airlines in Tonga, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea taking strides towards stabilising and enhancing air connectivity. Here is an update for our members and readers, referenced from news...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Guam, Marshall Islands, News, Pacific
A select delegation from the executive committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, led by President Simon Gorman, is visiting several Northern Pacific countries from July 11 to July 19, 2024. The itinerary includes Kiribati, Marshall Islands,...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment, following a year-long vacancy, is a significant step for SICCI in promoting and advocating for the private sector. Dolarii...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 1, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Guam, News, Pacific
The Guam Industry Forum 2024, hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Guam Post, has underscored the massive economic impact of ongoing and upcoming US military construction projects across the Micronesia subregion. The forum, scheduled from...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 1, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
The Pacific Islands Forum has recently seen a heated debate over the issue of deep-sea mining, highlighting a significant divide among its member countries. The discussion centers on whether to allow mining companies to extract metals from the seabed, a move...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 1, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Solomon Islands
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to Canberra on June 26, for his first international visit as Prime Minister. This significant meeting, the first between the two leaders in their current roles, comes...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This...
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