Economic development moved closer to the centre of the Pacific regional agenda at the recently concluded 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Belau (Palau),...
2026
Palau tourism rebound drives expansion of Australia air link
Palau’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum, with Qantas set to add a second weekly Brisbane-Koror service from December as demand from Australia continues to grow....
Digital payments gather pace across Pacific economies
Digital payments are gaining momentum across Pacific Island economies, with recent developments in Tonga and Solomon Islands showing how banks, regulators and...
Australia-Kiribati aviation agreement moves through treaty process
A new air services agreement between Australia and Kiribati has moved another step through Australia's treaty approval process, potentially providing a stronger...
Foreign investment strengthens Vanuatu tourism recovery
Foreign investors are showing renewed confidence in Vanuatu’s tourism industry, with approvals for accommodation and food-service projects rising sharply during the...
Reopened Marianas waters could create new fishing opportunities
Changes to commercial fishing restrictions in parts of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument could create new opportunities for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands...
Major hotel investment signals Nauru tourism ambitions
Construction has begun on a 212-room beachfront hotel in Nauru, marking a major expansion of the island country's accommodation capacity and signalling ambitions to...
ADB backs Cook Islands fashion business in landmark private-sector investment
First non-sovereign investment signals growing willingness by development banks to finance Pacific enterprises directly rather than relying solely on government...
APIBC Member story: Strengthening Partnerships Across Australia and the Pacific
Omni is excited to have joined the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council in 2025. Omni is a privately owned, Australian sovereign capability provider delivering...
Rugby partnership gives Samoa a bigger commercial play in the Pacific
Samoa's decision to join the Australia-backed Pacific Rugby League Partnership reflects a broader shift in the way governments are using sport to deepen economic ties,...
Nauru looks to citizenship programme as new pillar of economic growth
Climate resilience initiative aims to diversify government revenue while opening a new chapter in the island nation's economic strategy. Nauru is betting that one of...
Pacific fuel prices begin to ease, but supply risks remain
Fuel prices have begun to edge lower across parts of the Pacific, offering some relief to households and businesses after several months of sharp increases triggered by...











