Samoa's decision to join the Australia-backed Pacific Rugby League Partnership reflects a broader shift in the way governments are using sport to deepen economic ties,...
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Samoa businesses count the cost as labour shortages deepen
New survey shows overseas worker schemes are reshaping the domestic labour market, forcing employers to rethink recruitment, wages and productivity. Samoa's private...
Samoa presses ahead with national airline despite ADB concerns
The Samoan Government has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establishing a national airline despite warnings from the Asian Development Bank and International Finance...
Australia backs first Samoa clean energy project to power remote communities
Australia’s infrastructure financing push into Samoa has taken a tangible step forward, with a new off-grid renewable energy project set to extend reliable electricity...
Samoa round-up: Steady recovery built on tourism growth
Samoa’s economy in the early months of 2026 reflects a steady recovery built on tourism-led growth, small business activity and targeted digital and trade initiatives....
Samoa backs women-led micro enterprise with targeted seed funding
A small but symbolic injection of seed funding announced in December has reinforced Samoa’s focus on women-led enterprise as a pathway to inclusive economic growth....
Samoa focuses on labour mobility, economic reform ahead of poll
As Samoa heads toward its general election scheduled for 29 August 2025, labour mobility has emerged as a key plank in both government policy and the national...
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development...
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...
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...
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...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted...











