The 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum, held from 12–13 March 2025 at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel, marked a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations....
Australia, Vanuatu strengthen economic ties at 7AVBF
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2025
Pacific Island nations confront trade shock from U.S. tariffs
The Trump administration’s sweeping imposition of new tariffs on a wide range of imports has triggered a global economic shake-up — and small Pacific Island nations are...
UK’s Pacific Business Club launches in Australia
The Australian arm of the UK Government's Pacific Business Club was launched last month – a timely and strategic initiative designed to support the development of...
East Micronesia cable project reaches key milestone
The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) project has reached a major implementation milestone, with the first of four cable landing stations installed in Pohnpei, Federated...
Australia reallocates aid to Indo-Pacific amid global shifts
Australia is stepping up its aid commitments to the Indo-Pacific region, redirecting resources and reshaping its development strategy in response to significant cuts in...
Urgent water security measures for island nations urged
Pacific Island nations such as Kiribati are being urged to adopt immediate and robust water security strategies as rising sea levels place increasing stress on fragile...
Cook Islands-China seabed mining deal prompts concerns
The Cook Islands’ recent partnership with China for the exploration of seabed minerals has sparked debate both at home and abroad, as environmental groups and regional...
Join industry leaders at the 7AVBF in Port Vila 12-13 March
Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia...
World Bank commits $110M for Kiritimati Island’s infrastructure
The World Bank has approved a USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) grant for Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in Kiribati. This six-year initiative aims to enhance...
Australian firm builds three new bridges in Malaita Province
Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province has officially inaugurated three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road. Built by Australian firm Reeves Envico, these...
Pacific Trade Invest network achieves record Pacific export deals in 2024
The Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network has announced impressive achievements for 2024, facilitating over AUD$121 million in export deals and AUD$11.3 million in...
Climate forecasts warn of economic risks for Pacific Islands
Recent climate forecasts from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have raised concerns about below-normal rainfall across several...