In a significant development for the digital landscape of the South Pacific, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has unveiled the South Pacific Connect Initiative, a...
South Pacific Connect Initiative to enhance digital connectivity
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Marshall Islands, US seal Compact renewal
In a historic ceremony held at the East-West Center in Honolulu, the Marshall Islands signed the Compact of Free Association on 16 October, marking the final renewal of...
Legal frameworks for e-commerce in the Pacific advanced
In a landmark development for Pacific E-commerce, a three-day regional workshop centred on legal frameworks to bolster the digital economy and the momentous signing of...
Letter from the Secretariat
Greetings to all members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. Your secretariat has just emerged from an intensive six months of work with four major...
Australia appoints new Pacific Islands envoys
John Feakes is Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced Mr. John Feakes as being appointed Australia’s next High...
Quality infrastructure takes centre stage at PRIF Week
From October 16th to 20th, 2023, the Pacific region is set to host a pivotal event, “Quality Infrastructure for a Blue Pacific Continent.” The five-day virtual...
Westpac retains Pacific banking businesses
In a significant development, Westpac has officially concluded its sales process for its Pacific banking businesses and has decided to retain ownership of Westpac Fiji...
Samoa chamber president deems labour mobility double edged sword
This story is courtesy the Samoa Observer Samoa’s private sector members are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to take on the added expense of...
Pacific ACP trade officials discuss trade, economic integration
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) met in Suva on 3 October, marking a crucial gathering of Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and...
AIFFP, ADB, Tonga join forces for $31.25 m Nuku’alofa port upgrade
In a significant development, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the...
Letter from the Secretariat
Dear Members, We’ve been having a busy few months at the Business Councils’ secretariat office, with two major back-to-back events in the space of less than a month....
Conference Addresses Urgent Need for Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Pacific Islands
Beneath the stunning tapestry of diverse cultures, lush landscapes, and pristine waters of the Pacific Islands lies a pressing challenge that threatens both the...