The President, Mr Simon Gorman, executive and members of the Australian Pacific Islands Business Council were shocked to see the devastation wrought yesterday by an...
APIBC re-elects Simon Gorman as President
Dec 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Pacific
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) is pleased to announce that at its 23rd Annual General Meeting, held in Brisbane on 21 November 2024, Mr Simon...
Strengthening business ties with the Solomon Islands
Dec 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Solomon Islands
A meeting in Brisbane on 18 November brought together members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and a visiting delegation of senior officials and...
Reeves Envico triumphs at Australian Export Awards
Dec 11, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Events, Pacific
Reeves Envico, a leader in community-transforming infrastructure projects across the Pacific, has been named the winner of the Professional Services category at the...
ANZ strengthens digital banking services across Pacific
Dec 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Pacific
ANZ Bank is reinforcing its commitment to the Pacific region by focusing on digital banking solutions to enhance financial inclusion and economic development. Operating...
Cruise industry boosts economic opportunities for islands
Dec 10, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Pacific
The cruise industry is charting new territory in the South Pacific, with several major cruise lines announcing expanded itineraries that include exotic and less-visited...
Australia Pacific Business Councils participate in talks at Samoa CHOGM
Nov 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific, Samoa
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...
Kiribati’s $60M infrastructure project to boost trade, tourism
Nov 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Kiribati, Pacific
Kiribati’s strategic focus on developing its aviation and transport infrastructure is pivotal for its economic growth, tourism expansion, and climate resilience. The...
Pacific Leaders address New Caledonia unrest with mission
Nov 12, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific
In late October 2024, leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) conducted a fact-finding mission to New Caledonia to assess the territory’s political and economic...
All that’s happening in the Blue Pacific skies
Nov 8, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Pacific
As a reader service for Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) members, we are pleased to bring you this curated update about the latest developments in the...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event
Nov 8, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Events, News, Pacific, Samoa
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...
Faleolo’s new terminal positions Samoa as Pacific travel hub
Nov 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News, Pacific, Samoa
The Samoa government celebrated the opening of its new $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a project aimed at enhancing...