by DevNadkarni | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Events, Pacific, Vanuatu
The Pacific Legal Network (PLN) has marked another milestone in its expansion efforts with the welcoming of La’au Lawyers from Vanuatu into its fold. This move underscores the network’s commitment to broadening its reach across the Pacific Island region, now...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update underscores the imperative for investment in education to sustain economic momentum amidst projected deceleration in growth across Pacific island countries. According to the report, growth in the region slowed to an...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Australia Fiji Business Council joined the Trade & Investment Queensland’s trade mission to Samoa and Fiji. The Business Councils’ Executive Director Frank Yourn shared insights from the mission...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Kishti Sen, Australia and Pacific Economist at ANZ Bank, was invited to speak at 2024’s first executive meetings of the Australia Pacific Island Business Council and the Australia Fiji Business Council in Sydney on 15 February. Dr Sen provided a comprehensive...
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...
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