by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
A new partnership between the Asian Development Bank, the UN Capital Development Fund and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) will design and seed an insurance market for micro, small and medium enterprises in Fiji. The programme will roll out climate index products...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Rugby is not only a national passion but also a significant economic engine. An analysis by ANZ Research estimated that the Fijian Drua contributed 108 million Fiji dollars to gross domestic product during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. RNZ reported that the...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Suva’s long standing air-connectivity puzzle was back in the news recently when Nauru Airlines revived international jet flights. So why is long-haul from Nausori hard, and what does the revived Nauru link change? Fiji Airways’ outgoing chief executive Andre Viljoen...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Nasinu’s Emerald Bay proposal moved from render to momentum in late August/early September with public backing from the Nasinu Town Council and a high-profile ministerial site visit. Promoted as a FJ$3 billion (media references also frame it at $2.5-$3b) integrated...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji recorded an annual inflation rate of minus 2.1 per cent in August, the third monthly decline in a row since June, according to the Ministry of Finance. The Government framed the trend as the first signs of better balance in supply and demand, helped by lower...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
The upcoming Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane (19-20 August) is shaping up to be the most high-powered gathering of its kind, with senior leaders from across the region and beyond confirmed to deliver keynote addresses. The conference brings together...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji has officially approved the rollout of 5G mobile networks, a development anticipated to usher in faster speeds, lower latency and broader digital innovation. This authorisation marks a significant leap in the country’s tech infrastructure and its digital...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji has secured a cut in the United States’ reciprocal tariff on Fijian-origin exports from 32 per cent to 15 per cent, easing cost pressures for exporters and stabilising access to a key market. The Ministry of Trade said the reduction followed sustained engagement...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji’s sugar industry is confronting a difficult start to the 2025 crushing campaign as labour shortages and mechanical outages disrupt supply to the mills. Cane deliveries to Lautoka have fallen sharply, with only about 61 per cent of manual labour groups currently...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
On 23 July 2025, Fiji’s Cabinet approved a transformative five-year plan aimed at bolstering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) along with endorsing the National Digital Strategy. The twin initiatives are designed to chart a strategic path for economic...
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