Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia...
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Pacific
World Bank commits $110M for Kiritimati Island’s infrastructure
The World Bank has approved a USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) grant for Kiritimati (Christmas) Island in Kiribati. This six-year initiative aims to enhance...
Pacific Trade Invest network achieves record Pacific export deals in 2024
The Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network has announced impressive achievements for 2024, facilitating over AUD$121 million in export deals and AUD$11.3 million in...
Climate forecasts warn of economic risks for Pacific Islands
Recent climate forecasts from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have raised concerns about below-normal rainfall across several...
Cook Islands signs strategic deal with China
The Cook Islands has taken a bold step in expanding its international partnerships by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with China. The deal, which includes...
Nauru, Australia sign security treaty, enhance ties
Nauru and Australia have signed a bilateral security treaty granting Australia the authority to veto any foreign military presence in Nauru. In return, Australia has...
Vanuatu gears up for Business Forum amid post-quake recovery
In just about a month's time, the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum will get under way on 12-13 March 2025 at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila. Organised by...
Businesses in New Caledonia struggle amid economic, security crises
This write up is based on an email interview by APIBC with Denis Etournaud in November 2024. Denis Etournaud is the Chairman of Bluescope Acier New Caledonia, as well...
ANZ commits to continued services in the Pacific
In a strategic move to maintain financial stability across the Pacific, ANZ has reaffirmed its commitment to providing banking services in nine Pacific Island nations,...
AIFFP advances $2B infrastructure investment in the Pacific
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...
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,...
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...