PNG PM urges Australian businesses to invest now as decade of growth opens
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape urged Australian businesses to deepen their investment in the country, saying the next decade would bring major resource projects, infrastructure development and closer
Pacific exporters take centre stage at Australia’s largest food trade exhibition
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia will bring together 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies under its Pacific Showcase at Fine Food Australia 2026, giving the region’s premium food and beverage producers a
PACNEWS ONE, Tuesday 4 August 2026
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SPX Annual Awards Set for 14 November 2026
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) is pleased to announce that the SPX Annual Awards 2026 will be held on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The event will build on the successful return
Solomon Islands coalition backs business law overhaul
THE Great Coalition government has stepped up its push to overhaul business and labour rules in the Solomon Islands.
PNG eyes new wave of mining and gas projects
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape earlier this week pitched PNG as a stable destination for foreign capital, saying the country was “open for business” as it moves toward a wave of mining and gas
Business leaders urge investment in mining
FIJI’S private sector has called for greater investment in mining and clearer accountability on excise tax
FCEF positive on new budget
THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) says measures in Fiji’s 2026-27 Budget aimed at relieving business cost pressures and strengthening skills development, will boost investment confidence. Under the
Fiji seeks deeper trade, investment ties with New Zealand
FIJI has urged New Zealand businesses to deepen commercial ties and support new investment projects as the government moves to accelerate trade reforms and expand market access.
New Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead Australia-Pacific business councils
THE Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and Australia Fiji Business Council
Vanuatu launches landmark tax system
TAX reforms are being rolled out in Vanuatu as the government introduces a new digital system designed to
APIBC explores bilateral business engagement with Nauru, Guam, Marshall Islands
A delegation of members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) led by President Simon
PNG indigenous businesswomen claim their right to respect
ANNETTE Sete is a Papua New Guinean entrepreneur and fashion designer, known as the founder of the brands Lavagirl and Maku
Japan confronts investment hurdles
THE shortage of skilled personnel, infrastructure constraints and complex landownership systems have been identified as barriers to doing business for Japanese companies in the
Fiji’s Finance Minister Applauds Punja at SPX Awards
THE name Punja in Fiji is renowned for an extraordinarily successful business family and their associated company, Punja & Sons Limited.
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
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
