by DevNadkarni | Mar 8, 2024 | Blog, News
Fiji’s ginger industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, capturing the attention of global markets and igniting optimism among farmers and policymakers alike. Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu recently lauded the industry’s continuous success as a prime export...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 8, 2024 | Blog, News
Hari Punja & Sons Limited, the cornerstone of Fiji’s FMF Group (Flour Mills of Fiji), renowned for its diverse interests spanning from food manufacturing to real estate development, is set to make waves in the tourism sector. FMF Foods, a subsidiary of Hari Punja...
by DevNadkarni | Mar 8, 2024 | Blog, News
A recent report jointly released by the Pacific Network on Globalisation and Third World Network delves into Fiji’s economic strategy, urging the nation to secure concessional finance to bolster its development efforts while effectively addressing climate adaptation...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, News
Tourism remains a key sector for investment, with several projects worth F$1.3 billion currently under way, as revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka during the 2023 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner recently. This event...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and the Australia Fiji Business Council joined the Trade & Investment Queensland’s trade mission to Samoa and Fiji. The Business Councils’ Executive Director Frank Yourn shared insights from the mission...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, News
This Fiji news round-up comes through the courtesy of Islands Business Magazine. Fiji to pilot outsourcing of some passport and visa services Fiji’s Cabinet has given green light for the piloting of outsourcing of some passport and visa services. The initiative will...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 the Australia Fiji Business Council in Sydney on 15 February. Dr Sen provided a comprehensive...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog, News
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 the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, News
Despite a marginal increase in global Foreign Direct Investment inflows in 2023, reaching an estimated $1.37 trillion, economic uncertainties and higher interest rates have impacted overall investment. The United Nations Conference on Trade & Development...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog, News
The Australia Fiji Business Council’s 37th Annual General Meeting was held in Brisbane on 16 November. Allison Haworth West was re-elected as President (see end of the story for a note on the Council’s new officers and committee). Allison Haworth West is...
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