Vanuatu’s economy is seeing fresh signs of entrepreneurial energy, with post-pandemic startups beginning to drive new growth in agriculture, renewable energy, and...
Vanuatu’s post-pandemic startups drive new growth
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Japanese firms eye renewable energy and infrastructure in Vanuatu
A high-level Japanese business delegation visited Port Vila in September, signalling growing interest in expanding trade and investment links with Vanuatu. Branded the...
Record turnout at Pacific Infrastructure Conference signals strong deal pipeline
We are proud to report that the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 set a new benchmark for Pacific business engagement. Over three high-energy days in Brisbane, our...
Leaders back climate-smart projects as the Pacific courts investors
Politicians from across the region used the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council-led Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane to signal an investment agenda...
Pacific deep-sea mining moves into sharper focus
A flurry of announcements in August 2025 has reshaped the Pacific’s deep-sea mining landscape, with governments and partners signalling different pathways from...
All leaders to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara amid partner-ban row
All 17 Pacific Island leaders have confirmed they will attend September's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Solomon Islands, easing fears of a boycott after weeks of...
Solar desalination distributor named for Australia, NZ, Pacific
Sydney-based Bluemont has secured exclusive distribution rights for Elemental Water Makers’ solar-powered desalination systems across Australia, New Zealand and the...
Solomon Islands breaks ground on Gold Ridge expansion
The Solomon Islands Government has launched the expansion of the Gold Ridge Mine processing plant, positioning the project as a cornerstone of growth, jobs and exports....
Vanuatu revives VT 2b Airbus A220 deal
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat returned from France last month affirming the revival of a long‑stalled VT 2 billion Airbus A220 procurement –a deal first struck...
Regional contingency exercise opens doors for Pacific businesses
From 10 July to 8 August 2025, the United States Pacific Air Forces conducted Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC)—the largest contingency response exercise ever...
New Zealand multi‑entry visas expand Pacific commerce
Effective 6 July 2025, New Zealand implemented a policy change granting multi-entry Visitor Visas to citizens of all Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) countries –including...
Boosting women’s employment could lift Pacific growth: World Bank
A World Bank Pacific Economic Update, widely reported in late July 2025, projects regional GDP growth slowing to 2.6 per cent in 2025 (down from 5.5 per cent in 2023)....