PM Rabuka inaugurates FHL tower
THE newly inaugurated Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Tower in Suva stands as a symbol of indigenous enterprise and a renewed commitment to iTaukei participation in Fiji’s economic
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Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks
EXPECT agriculture and tourism to take centre stage at the Australia-Fiji Business Council on the Gold Cost next
Australia-Fiji business forum to focus on growth, digitalisation, and sustainability
THE upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, taking place from 22–24 October 2025 at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for three days of
Australia-Fiji business forum to spotlight revitalised Fiji economy
FIJI'S economic transformation and future trade opportunities will take centre stage at this year’s 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, says Council President Zane
Growing Fiji–Australia business relationship
“Australia is back,” says Fiji-Australia Business Council (FABC) Vice President Saud Minam, as membership surges and ties
Five USP academics among Stanford’s top 2% scientists 2025
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce that five of its academics have been recognised among the world’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for
Commonwealth takes Nauru bank service
AUSTRALIA’S CommBank has opened its doors in Nauru, replacing Bendigo which provided services on the
Pacific discusses infrastructure
MINISTERS and senior Pacific government officials meet in Brisbane, Australia, today (Monday) to discuss national and regional infrastructure
The future of work: Pasifika worldviews – tools for change
THE modern workplace continues to go down the path of individualism, with the unofficial mantra being “It’s a dog eat-dog world”. The root of this problem, ironically, lies at the
21 young entrepreneurs awarded grants
21 graduates from across Fiji have each received $5,000 under the country’s first-ever Graduate Business Start-Up Grant Scheme, launched by the Coalition
Tonga to launch bond market to boost business finance
Tongan government will establish a domestic bond market to improve business access to affordable
106 Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from AWE
More than 100 women have graduated in the fifth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and are ready to level up their small
BSP launch new Business Banking Unit
Bank South Pacific (BSP) celebrated a significant milestone Wednesday, with the launch of its new Business Bank.
Nauruans urged to open CBA accounts now as Bendigo Bank winds down after a decade
Nauru Governemnt has encouraged the general public to an early transition to CBA accounts as smooth and effective as possible, and without
Fiji exported goods worth K43.9million to PNG in 2023
Fiji’s exports to Papua New Guinea reached more than FJD$25.3 million (about K43.9 million/US$10.93 million) in 2023, with items such as electric conductors, sweet biscuits and garments, according to Fiji’s Deputy
Fiji and PNG trade imbalance a concern
Papua New Guinea’s acting high commissioner to Fiji, Bill Olmi has expressed concern over the current trade between Fiji and PNG. Speaking during the revival of Fiji & PNG Business Council event in Suva
Vanuatu’s CBD partially re-opens more than two months after killer quake
Vanuatu authorities have reopened parts of Port Vila’s central business district more than two months after it was devastated by a massive magnitude-7.3 earthquake. Over 14 people were killed during the 17
Influx of Solomon Islands goods into Bougainville raises concerns
Large volumes of Solomon Islands goods, including food and clothing, are being transported into Bougainville, particularly the border towns of Arawa and Buin. These goods are entering untaxed, resulting in significant
Rebuilding New Caledonia’s shattered economy
We’re sitting on mats in the garden around a public housing tower in Noumea, as a small group of women and elders listen to updates from independence activists about the ongoing crisis in New Caledonia. Local
Zane Yoshida elected President of Australia Fiji Business Council
The Australia Fiji Business Council has elected Zane Yoshida, Founder of The Calmer Co, as it’s 15th President. His appointment, effective immediately, was confirmed at the Council’s 38th Annual General Meeting
Australia nears deal with ANZ to stop bank closures in the Pacific
Australia is in the final stages of talks with ANZ Group opens new tab over a deal to maintain the bank's branches across the Pacific, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on
CNMI Delegate-elect’s priority: Economy
“It’s the economy,” Kimberlyn King-Hinds said when asked what her top priority will be once she is sworn in as the CNMI’s new delegate to the U.S Congress in January
Nauru Airlines receive support to continue weekly flights
The Australian Government has extended its support to Nauru Airlines until October 2025 as the national carrier builds its Australia-North Pacific Connector