As Tonga and Samoa gear up to host two major inter-governmental events this year, the Pacific Islands Forum in late August and the Commonwealth Heads of Government...
Tonga, Samoa struggle with hosting upcoming major events
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Tourism, Kava boom highlights of Vanuatu’s economic recovery
The Vanuatu Private Sector Economic update for 2023 highlights several positive trends in Vanuatu’s economy despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. Most...
Starlink approved in Samoa but import of kits halted
A recent report from the Samoa Observer, as cited by Islands Business Online, sheds light on the Samoa Office of the Telecommunication Regulator’s (OOTR) decision to...
Ransomware attack hits Palau’s financial system, President urges help
Tranquil Palau faced an unprecedented challenge recently when its financial management system fell victim to a cyberattack. The Ministry of Finance was compelled to...
Islands’ challenging correspondent banking relationships discussed
Pacific Island Countries grapple with mounting obstacles in Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR), as highlighted in the recent high-level event convened in Sydney....
Business Councils’ Executive engages with Australian Government in Canberra
A delegation comprising seventeen members of the Australia Pacific Business Council, the Australia Fiji Business Council and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business...
APIBC welcomes Australian Ambassador to Micronesia
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) organised a roundtable discussion while welcoming Australia’s new Ambassador to the Federated States of...
New Caledonia mulls OPEC-style set up for Nickel
The nickel industry, a cornerstone of New Caledonia's economy, is undergoing significant upheaval as a pro-independence faction within the territory's Congress...
AIFFP launches boat harbour upgrades in Tuvalu
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has initiated the release of grant funds aimed at upgrading two crucial boat harbours in the...
Google’s new subsea cables to boost Pacific connectivity
In a move to bolster digital connectivity in the central Pacific, Google has partnered with Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), APTelecom, and Telstra to construct two...
Pacific Legal Network has new member in Vanuatu
The Pacific Legal Network (PLN) has marked another milestone in its expansion efforts with the welcoming of La’au Lawyers from Vanuatu into its fold. This move...
Report highlights education investment as key to Pacific economic growth
The World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update underscores the imperative for investment in education to sustain economic momentum amidst projected deceleration in...