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
Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
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
Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
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
Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
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
Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
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
Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
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
Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
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...
APIBC President, team meet Pacific Office head in Canberra
Jan 16, 2024 | Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council President, Mr Simon Gorman, Managing Director of Reeves International, and members of the Councils executive made an...
AIFFP unveils comprehensive inaugural annual update
Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Cook Islands, News, Pacific, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has launched its inaugural Annual Update, providing a detailed insight into the organisation's...
Nauru shifts allegiance from Taiwan to China
Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Nauru has announced its decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with China. This development comes on the heels of the recent...
APIBC Vice President joins Tuvalu delegation at COP28
Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, News, Pacific
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council Vice President and Associate Director of Hall Contracting William Blank attended COP28 at the United Arab Emirates last year....
Revival of Vanuatu’s Tourism Industry Hinges on Cruise Ship Visits
Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized, Vanuatu
In a promising turn of events for Vanuatu’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism has announced the anticipated arrival of 50 cruise ships in the upcoming months,...