Qantas and Jetstar have announced plans to introduce up to nine return flights per week between Australia and Vanuatu, with ticket sales having commenced across both...
Qantas, Jetstar expand operations to Vanuatu
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13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum announced
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business...
Correspondent Banking decline hampers Island economies, study finds
In recent years, the decline of Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBRs) in Pacific Island countries has emerged as a significant economic challenge, impacting...
Hall Contracting to build coastal protection system in the Marshalls
Australian company Hall Contracting has announced plans to implement a 1.81 km coastal protection system in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Specialising in...
Caleb Jarvis appointed General Manager, Pacific Trade Invest network
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has announced the appointment of Caleb Jarvis as the General Manager of the global PTI network. After 12 years of exemplary service...
Tuvalu advances renewable energy with new solar farm
Tuvalu is making significant strides in its renewable energy sector, with new projects aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and combating climate change....
US announces initiatives to boost trade, finance in Pacific
The United States has intensified its economic engagement with Pacific Island nations, focusing on enhancing trade ties, economic development, and financial inclusion....
Economic stimulus through infrastructure spending in Cook Is
In a bold move to stimulate economic growth, the Cook Islands government announced an extensive infrastructure spending plan in May 2024, aimed at doubling the...
Pacific news roundup
Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture in Hawai‘i Hawai‘i is hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture from June 6-16, 2024. Over 2,200 delegates from 27...
Island nations welcome ADB’s ‘Climate Bank’ shift
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is redefining its role in the Asia-Pacific by branding itself as a "Climate Bank." This initiative underscores its commitment to...
New Solomons PM Manele pledges economic revival, balanced foreign ties
With Jeremiah Manele's election as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, following Manasseh Sogavare's tenure marked by a decisive pivot towards China, the Pacific nation...
Global Victoria champions Pacific trade expansion at Melbourne roundtable
The recent roundtable hosted by Global Victoria in Melbourne (17 April) was a well-attended event that brought together prominent figures from the Australia-Pacific...