FHL assets top $1 billion
FIJIAN Holdings Limited (FHL) has crossed the $FJD1 billion mark in total assets for the first time, reaching $FJD1.09 billion
Investment
Unlocking private capital for Pacific resilience
COP negotiations are not the only focus of climate talks. They also provide opportunities for Pacific countries and communities to
PACNEWS TWO, 29 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund2. UN — Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon is weakening as climate change intensifies, UN warns3. TUVALU — Tuvalu has
Australia and Papua New Guinea Business Councils Welcome Constructive Ministerial Dialogue on Investment and Economic Growth
The Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG) and Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC) have welcomed the
Briefs
THE Trump administration is moving ahead with a deep-sea mining auction off the coast of American Samoa, prompting a fresh legal
PNG parliament passes four LNG bills unanimously, clearing a step toward $14.5 billion project
PAPUA New Guinea’s parliament has unanimously passed four legislative amendments tied to the Papua LNG project, a step Prime
Pacific energy security cannot wait for the next fuel shock
THE World Bank Group report, Toward a Secure, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Future: Roadmaps for the Pacific Islands, makes clear
Briefs
American Samoa AMERICAN Samoa Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula has submitted formal comments to the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding a proposed deep-sea mining lease, stating that commercial
FHL posts $67 million profit as total assets top $1 billion
IT was a bumper year for Fijian Holdings Limited after the company announced a consolidated net profit before tax of $FJD67 million
Private hospital for Samoa
FIJIAN medical company PSH Hospitals has started groundwork on the establishment of a private hospital in Savai’i,
Chinese firm buys PNG gold mine
A CHINESE company has spent more than $AUD1 billion on the purchase of mines and port facilities across three islands in Papua New
PACNEWS TWO, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — GCF says Pacific Climate finance must deliver2. PACIFIC — Pacific Youth demand a voice in biodiversity decisions3. FIJI — Fiji PM denies lobbying GCC to delay General
Fiji and UAE to explore new trade and investment opportunities
FIJI will welcome United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on an official visit this week, with discussions expected to focus on trade and investment, climate
Heine highlights climate, maritime and digital priorities in meeting with Japan
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda C. Heine met Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwao Horii on the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum, highlighting climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, maritime
Fiji seeks investment, not dependency, Kamikamica pitches Australia partnership
FIJIS Deputy Prime Minister urges shift from aid and tourism ties to jobs, infrastructure and two-way
Fiji targets deeper Pacific trade ties as Kava, digital reforms gain focus
FIJI is seeking to expand trade and investment across the Pacific, with Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica highlighting carbon, digital transformation and stronger regional business links as key opportunities for
PACNEWS ONE, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific COP process begins in Fiji with call to put communities at centre of climate action2. PACIFIC — ‘We are leaders, not victims’: Pacific youth demand climate voice3.
Pacific maritime projects estimated at $3.7 billion over a decade
THE Pacific invested an estimated $USD3.7 billion across 115 maritime projects between 2016 and
Speciality private hospital anchors UTOF-FNU investment plan
A SPECIALITY private hospital is at the centre of a proposed investment of more than $FJD200 million by UTOF and Fiji National
Fiji, Malaysia explore strategic fuel reserves amid supply disruption concerns
FIJI and Malaysia explored cooperation on strategic fuel reserves, emergency supply assurances and resilient supply chains as Fiji seeks to strengthen energy security against future global supply
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
Investor Participation and Market Activity Continue to Improve on SPX
The Fijian Stock Market has reported strong growth across key market indicators in 2026, reflecting increased investor
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
