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...
Pacific economies streamline company registration
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2025
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...
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...
Tuvalu negotiates long-term arrangement with shipping carriers
Tuvalu is in negotiations to secure a long-term maritime access agreement with regional shipping carriers to ensure regular scheduling of cargo and essential goods. The...
Bauerfield Airport redevelopment tender announced
The Vanuatu Airports Authority has announced a tender for the redevelopment of retail and passenger service facilities at Bauerfield International Airport in Port Vila....
Pacific Forum calls for affordable, secure cross-border payments
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has highlighted the urgent need to improve the affordability and safety of cross-border payments across the region, calling it a...
Join us in Brisbane for the 14th ASIBF, 17-19 November
The 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum will take place in Brisbane on 17-19 November 2025, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders...