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
Customs Matters: Navigating Change, Enabling Trade, Securing the Future
Ask most people what a Customs officer does, and the answer usually comes from personal experience: a passport stamped at the
Napat, Naupa reaffirm MSG support for Kanak self-determination, West Papua rights
VANUATU Prime Minister Jotham Napat and new Melanesian Spearhead Group Director General Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed support for the right of the Kanak people to self-determination and discussed the human rights situation
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
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
PTI Australia and DAFF webinar to help Pacific exporters navigate Australian market access
Pacific exporters seeking to expand into the Australian market will have the opportunity to gain practical guidance on
PNG Ports Corporation Declares K22.5 million Interim Dividend for FY2025
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) has declared an interim dividend of K22.5 million toits shareholder, Kumul Consolidated
Fiji and New Zealand renew Duavata Partnership
FIJI and New Zealand have renewed the Duavata Partnership for a further five years.
PACNEWS THREE, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy2. UN — Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever3. UN — Advancing clean energy shift
PACNEWS THREE, 30 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. ACP — OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says2. NEW|CALE — Final vote count confirms political deadlock in New Caledonia3. VAN/AUST — Vanuatu to be reinstated
PACNEWS THREE, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel and supply chains2. GUAM — Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining,
PACNEWS ONE, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1.PACIFIC —Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities must be at centre of Pacific response, Leaders told2. PACIFIC — Gender equality must deliver real benefits for Pacific Communities: Forum
PACNEWS ONE, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — PM Wale pledges Australia reset as Solomon Islands reviews China pact2. PNG— Reject Bougainville result: Namah3. B/VILLE — President Toroama warns PNG Parliament debate will
PACNEWS ONE, 02 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG leader says no foreign bases as Australia’s defence presence grows2. AUST/SOL — Albanese launches bid for ambitious Solomon Islands treaty to counter China3. AUST/SOL
Time for calm in Vanuatu
VANUATU has officially welcomed an economic mission to Port Vila from New Caledonia’s Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et
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
India reduces resistance to China trade
ON 10 March, India’s cabinet approved changes to foreign direct investment (FDI) rules that had restricted
Fiji Airways Celebrates 10 Years of Flying to Singapore
9 April 2026 – Nadi, Fiji: Fiji Airways is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 10 years of connecting Fiji to
OVER 500 INDUSTRY PARTNERS GATHER FOR FIJI TOURISM EXCHANGE 2026
FIJI, 27 MARCH 2026 – The Fiji Tourism Exchange (FTE) 2026 officially opened today at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach
Shipping service to boost Vanuatu-New Caledonia trade
A NEW shipping service between New Caledonia will be launched next month in an effort to boost trade between the
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
SAFE Pacific: Strengthening Biosecurity, Markets, and Community Livelihoods
Implemented in 15 Pacific countries, the ‘Safe Agriculture Trade Facilitation through Economic integration in the Pacific’
Australia pushes for deeper economic integration with Fiji
AUSTRALIA’S High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, has called for greater economic integration between Fiji and
