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Strengthening business ties with the Solomon Islands
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Qantas launches direct flights to Palau
Qantas has launched a direct route to Palau starting early December, marking an important expansion in the airline's regional network. This development, slated to begin...
Reeves Envico triumphs at Australian Export Awards
Reeves Envico, a leader in community-transforming infrastructure projects across the Pacific, has been named the winner of the Professional Services category at the...
ANZ strengthens digital banking services across Pacific
ANZ Bank is reinforcing its commitment to the Pacific region by focusing on digital banking solutions to enhance financial inclusion and economic development. Operating...
Cruise industry boosts economic opportunities for islands
The cruise industry is charting new territory in the South Pacific, with several major cruise lines announcing expanded itineraries that include exotic and less-visited...
Australia Pacific Business Councils participate in talks at Samoa CHOGM
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked...
Australia extends support for Nauru Airlines
Nauru Airlines has received extended support from the Australian government, securing backing until October 2025 for its Australia-North Pacific Connector route. This...
Kiribati’s $60M infrastructure project to boost trade, tourism
Kiribati’s strategic focus on developing its aviation and transport infrastructure is pivotal for its economic growth, tourism expansion, and climate resilience. The...
Pacific Leaders address New Caledonia unrest with mission
In late October 2024, leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) conducted a fact-finding mission to New Caledonia to assess the territory’s political and economic...
All that’s happening in the Blue Pacific skies
As a reader service for Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) members, we are pleased to bring you this curated update about the latest developments in the...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted...
Faleolo’s new terminal positions Samoa as Pacific travel hub
The Samoa government celebrated the opening of its new $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a project aimed at enhancing...