Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils' Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy...
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Queensland positions itself as ‘Australia’s Pacific State’ in new roadmap
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Queensland–Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026–2028, setting out a structured plan to deepen commercial engagement...
Final Countdown Begins for 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum
With just a few days to go, momentum continues to build for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, set to take place in Brisbane from 13...
Leaders to chart Pacific infrastructure future at PIC2025: Download Program
The upcoming Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane (19-20 August) is shaping up to be the most high-powered gathering of its kind, with senior leaders from...
Pacific’s biggest Infrastructure Forum just weeks away
Preparations are in full swing for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, to be held from 18 to 20 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. With...
Countdown begins for Pacific Infrastructure Conference-2
The countdown has begun for the second Pacific Infrastructure Conference, set to take place from 18-20 August 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The...
New Caledonia enacts 50-year deep-sea mining ban
New Caledonia has imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), covering approximately 1.3 million square kilometers. This...
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,...
Australia pledges $190m to strengthen Solomon Is police force
Australia has committed $190 million to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and will establish a new police training centre in Honiara. The funding package...
Letter from the President: ‘Our members contribute significantly to our region’s prosperity’
Dear Members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, I am proud to be able to address you during this season of celebration and renewal. I am deeply grateful...
Navigating the business and regulatory environment in Solomon Islands
By William Kadi* The Solomon Islands have been at the centre of geopolitical discussions in the past five years after switching diplomatic relations from the Republic...
Pacific Legal Network expands into Tonga
In a move aimed at bolstering its presence and enhancing legal services in the Pacific region, Pacific Legal Network (PLN) proudly announces the inclusion of R&S...











