The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has released its Annual Update for FY 2023-24, highlighting a shift from project origination to...
AIFFP advances $2B infrastructure investment in the Pacific
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Solomon Islands signs trade agreement with Japan
The Solomon Islands has signed a trade agreement with Japan to boost exports of key natural resources, including timber and seafood. This agreement marks a significant...
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...
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...
Solomons landowners file claim for 2019 oil spill
Landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, Solomon Islands, have filed a compensation claim against a group of international companies responsible for the 2019 oil spill,...
Samoa launches renewable energy initiative
Samoa has launched an ambitious renewable energy initiative aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity...
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...
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...
World Bank initiates financial support for Pacific Islands
The World Bank, with backing from the United States and Australia, has announced a $77 million financial support plan aimed at strengthening the economic resilience of...
APIBC re-elects Simon Gorman as President
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) is pleased to announce that at its 23rd Annual General Meeting, held in Brisbane on 21 November 2024, Mr Simon...
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...
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...