The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership....
Strong attendance underscores deepening Australia-Solomons partnership
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PM Manele calls for a new era of trade and investment partnership
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...
Pacific economies streamline company registration
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...
Aid pause, crypto review and compliance shape Cook Islands outlook
The Cook Islands entered November 2025 navigating a complex mix of fiscal uncertainty, regulatory reform and global compliance pressures, with government officials and...
Tonga completes major port upgrade with strong Australian, ADB support
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...
APIBC member spotlight: Celebrating 25 years of Pacific Legal Network
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...
Pacific exposure grows as COP30 falls short; Vanuatu eyes alternative finance paths
Vanuatu’s hopes for a stronger global response to climate change were left largely unfulfilled after COP30 concluded in Belém. The summit ended with what many Pacific...
Business Forum to Advance Australia-Solomon Islands Partnerships
17-19 November 2025 | Brisbane The 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum #14ASIBF, scheduled for 17-19 November in Brisbane, comes at an important time for...
New InvestSolomons website to boost investor engagement
InvestSolomons has launched a redesigned investment promotion website aimed at providing clearer guidance to prospective investors and making the process of starting or...
New Kolombangara investment focuses on land and forestry development
A new investment initiative on Kolombangara Island in the Western Province's New Georgia Islands group has been welcomed by the Solomon Islands Government and local...
Cook Islands calls for stronger long-term infrastructure investment planning
The Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended an increase in baseline funding for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and a more formalised long-term...
Tuvalu examines feasibility for expansion of floating solar micro-grids
Tuvalu has taken a significant step forward in its energy transition with the successful completion of the country’s inaugural floating solar photovoltaic system at...