The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) organised a roundtable discussion while welcoming Australia’s new Ambassador to the Federated States of...
APIBC welcomes Australian Ambassador to Micronesia
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New Caledonia mulls OPEC-style set up for Nickel
The nickel industry, a cornerstone of New Caledonia's economy, is undergoing significant upheaval as a pro-independence faction within the territory's Congress...
AIFFP launches boat harbour upgrades in Tuvalu
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has initiated the release of grant funds aimed at upgrading two crucial boat harbours in the...
Google’s new subsea cables to boost Pacific connectivity
In a move to bolster digital connectivity in the central Pacific, Google has partnered with Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), APTelecom, and Telstra to construct two...
Pacific Legal Network has new member in Vanuatu
The Pacific Legal Network (PLN) has marked another milestone in its expansion efforts with the welcoming of La’au Lawyers from Vanuatu into its fold. This move...
Report highlights education investment as key to Pacific economic growth
The World Bank’s latest Pacific Economic Update underscores the imperative for investment in education to sustain economic momentum amidst projected deceleration in...
Joint Councils’ trade delegation impressed with potential in Samoa, Fiji
Members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Australia Fiji Business Council joined the Trade & Investment Queensland’s trade mission to Samoa...
ANZ Bank economist highlights Pacific economic trends, challenges
Kishti Sen, Australia and Pacific Economist at ANZ Bank, was invited to speak at 2024's first executive meetings of the Australia Pacific Island Business Council and...
Report finds challenges and opportunities for Pacific Islands economies
A recent analysis conducted by ANZ Research sheds light on the economic landscape of several Pacific Island nations, highlighting both opportunities and challenges on...
Telstra International teams up with Google, APTelecom to revolutionise Pacific connectivity
Telstra International, the global division of telecommunications giant Telstra, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Google and APTelecom to launch the...
NZ’s U-turn on deep-sea trawling raises concerns
New Zealand's recent shift in stance on deep-sea trawling has ignited a flurry of discussions among conservationists, raising eyebrows globally. The decision to...
Almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed...