Pacific labour officials are seeking stronger worker protections as overseas employment schemes continue to expand across the region. Labour mobility programmes remain...
Pacific labour mobility under spotlight
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Finn Pacific Group expands regional footprint with Kuala Lumpur office
APIBC member Pacific Islands International's Finn Pacific Group has marked a significant milestone in its growth with the opening of a new office in Kuala Lumpur,...
Vanuatu fisheries gets World Bank backing
A nearly VT3 billion World Bank package is expected to strengthen Vanuatu’s fisheries sector, improve livelihoods and build resilience in coastal communities. Vanuatu’s...
Wage rise tests Cook Islands businesses
The Cook Islands will lift its minimum wage to $10.50 an hour from 1 July, giving workers some relief while raising concerns among employers about costs and prices. The...
Pacific warned on seabed mining rush
A United Nations mining regulator has urged Pacific countries to move carefully as renewed interest in deep-sea minerals raises economic hopes and environmental...
Palau tourism rebounds as arrivals jump 38 per cent
Palau recorded a 38 per cent increase in visitor arrivals in April, signalling growing momentum for the tourism-dependent economy as airlines expand services and key...
World Bank backs Solomon Islands growth agenda
A new six-year partnership between the World Bank and Solomon Islands aims to improve connectivity, lower business costs and create jobs, with a strong focus on energy,...
Pacific economies tackle banking withdrawal threat
A US$68 million programme aimed at tackling banking de-risking across the Pacific is gathering momentum, as governments and financial institutions step up efforts to...
Pacific trade facilitation drives $92m in deals across 16 economies
Pacific Trade Invest Australia has facilitated more than A$92 million in trade deals and A$7.5 million in investment across 16 Pacific Island economies in 2025,...
Fragmented building codes challenge resilience across the Pacific
A new analysis by Australia Pacific Islands Business Council member Pacific Legal Network has highlighted significant gaps and inconsistencies in building codes across...
Energy crisis exposes vulnerability of island economies
Pacific island economies faced a sharp fuel supply crisis in April 2026, prompting leaders across the region to declare emergency measures as global disruptions drove...
Tonga taps Australia partnership to strengthen labour mobility
Tonga has formally rolled out a new country programme under the Pacific Australia Skills initiative, marking a further step in aligning workforce development with...