Members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Australia Fiji Business Council joined the Trade & Investment Queensland’s trade mission to Samoa...
Joint Councils’ trade delegation impressed with potential in Samoa, Fiji
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ANZ Bank economist highlights Pacific economic trends, challenges
Kishti Sen, Australia and Pacific Economist at ANZ Bank, was invited to speak at 2024's first executive meetings of the Australia Pacific Island Business Council and...
Report finds challenges and opportunities for Pacific Islands economies
A recent analysis conducted by ANZ Research sheds light on the economic landscape of several Pacific Island nations, highlighting both opportunities and challenges on...
Telstra International teams up with Google, APTelecom to revolutionise Pacific connectivity
Telstra International, the global division of telecommunications giant Telstra, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Google and APTelecom to launch the...
NZ’s U-turn on deep-sea trawling raises concerns
New Zealand's recent shift in stance on deep-sea trawling has ignited a flurry of discussions among conservationists, raising eyebrows globally. The decision to...
Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed...
AIFFP unveils comprehensive inaugural annual update
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has launched its inaugural Annual Update, providing a detailed insight into the organisation's...
Nauru shifts allegiance from Taiwan to China
Nauru has announced its decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with China. This development comes on the heels of the recent...
APIBC Vice President joins Tuvalu delegation at COP28
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council Vice President and Associate Director of Hall Contracting William Blank attended COP28 at the United Arab Emirates last year....
Increasing seasonal worker deaths cause concern
Some 16 people have lost their lives while participating in the Australian government’s seasonal workers program since the onset of the pandemic. These figures have...
Comment: One year, three agreements – shaping thinking on regional security
By James Batley, Former Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands (1997 to 1999) and Special Coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands...
APIBC holds 22nd AGM in Brisbane; Simon Gorman is new President
The Annual General Meeting of the Australia-Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) was held on 16 November 2023 in Brisbane. The President, reflecting on the past...