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Reeves Envico wins 2025 Victorian Exporter of the Year
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, on behalf of members, warmly congratulates Pacific Infrastructure Specialist Reeves Envico, one of our distinguished...
Solomon Islands NPF delivers strong returns amid global uncertainty
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (NPF) has reported solid investment returns for the 2024/25 financial year, reinforcing confidence in the country’s largest...
Solomons to launch online visa system to boost business, tourism
The Solomon Islands is pressing ahead with the introduction of a new online visa system, in what officials say will be a major step forward in improving the business...
New Caledonia economy contracted 13.5% in 2024 as crisis deepens
New Caledonia’s economy contracted by 13.5 per cent in 2024, according to official figures released at the end of September, underscoring the severity of its ongoing...
Vanuatu’s post-pandemic startups drive new growth
Vanuatu’s economy is seeing fresh signs of entrepreneurial energy, with post-pandemic startups beginning to drive new growth in agriculture, renewable energy, and...
Japanese firms eye renewable energy and infrastructure in Vanuatu
A high-level Japanese business delegation visited Port Vila in September, signalling growing interest in expanding trade and investment links with Vanuatu. Branded the...
Record turnout at Pacific Infrastructure Conference signals strong deal pipeline
We are proud to report that the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 set a new benchmark for Pacific business engagement. Over three high-energy days in Brisbane, our...
Leaders back climate-smart projects as the Pacific courts investors
Politicians from across the region used the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council-led Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane to signal an investment agenda...
Palau pitches US$1b infrastructure pipeline, puts partnerships at the centre
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr used the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane to court public and private capital for more than US$1 billion in projects...
All leaders to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara amid partner-ban row
All 17 Pacific Island leaders have confirmed they will attend September's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Solomon Islands, easing fears of a boycott after weeks of...
Solar desalination distributor named for Australia, NZ, Pacific
Sydney-based Bluemont has secured exclusive distribution rights for Elemental Water Makers’ solar-powered desalination systems across Australia, New Zealand and the...