A select delegation from the executive committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, led by President Simon Gorman, is visiting several Northern Pacific...
APIBC business delegation to the Northern Pacific
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Guam Industry Forum highlights US$11b in projects
The Guam Industry Forum 2024, hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Guam Post, has underscored the massive economic impact of ongoing and...
Deep-sea mining debate divides island nations
The Pacific Islands Forum has recently seen a heated debate over the issue of deep-sea mining, highlighting a significant divide among its member countries. The...
A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67...
Pacific Trade Invest survey reveals resurgence of exports
Earlier this year, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia invited exporters across the Pacific to participate in the Pacific Islands Export Survey 2024. The survey,...
Qantas, Jetstar expand operations to Vanuatu
Qantas and Jetstar have announced plans to introduce up to nine return flights per week between Australia and Vanuatu, with ticket sales having commenced across both...
13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum announced
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business...
Correspondent Banking decline hampers Island economies, study finds
In recent years, the decline of Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBRs) in Pacific Island countries has emerged as a significant economic challenge, impacting...
Hall Contracting to build coastal protection system in the Marshalls
Australian company Hall Contracting has announced plans to implement a 1.81 km coastal protection system in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Specialising in...
Caleb Jarvis appointed General Manager, Pacific Trade Invest network
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has announced the appointment of Caleb Jarvis as the General Manager of the global PTI network. After 12 years of exemplary service...
Tuvalu advances renewable energy with new solar farm
Tuvalu is making significant strides in its renewable energy sector, with new projects aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and combating climate change....
US announces initiatives to boost trade, finance in Pacific
The United States has intensified its economic engagement with Pacific Island nations, focusing on enhancing trade ties, economic development, and financial inclusion....