by DevNadkarni | May 13, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
By Samantha Cook The Rainbow Fish, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Dr Seuss – everyone has a childhood book they remember. Those books instilled values; inspired our imaginations and taught us to read. In fact, early childhood reading through schools, public libraries...
by DevNadkarni | May 13, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Australian-owned construction firm SouthPac Projects is exploring a bold vision to redefine affordable housing in Fiji, combining cultural sensitivity, cyclone resilience, and tropical design. The company, which has been active in delivering commercial and residential...
by DevNadkarni | May 13, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Adapted from a PACNEWS report by editor Makereta Komai The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has confirmed it will begin the process of legal and institutional due diligence to support Fiji and Tonga’s request for the bank to issue bonds in their local currencies—the...
by DevNadkarni | May 13, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji and Tonga have reaffirmed their close economic and cultural ties at the opening of the 2025 Fiji-Tonga Business Forum, with a strong call for deeper collaboration to boost bilateral trade, investment, and innovation. Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Since its announcement last month, the Fiji Trade & Investment Review 2025 has generated growing interest across business communities in both Fiji and Australia. Jointly launched by the Australia Fiji Business Council (AFBC) and Investment Fiji, the comprehensive...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Fiji Airways has announced an expansion of its Adelaide-Nadi flight service, increasing frequency from two to three times weekly starting April 2025. The new schedule includes departures from Nadi every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, offering Australian and Fijian...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
In April 2025, the United States government, under President Donald Trump, announced the imposition of new tariffs on imports from various countries, including several Pacific Island nations. Fiji was notably affected, facing a 32% tariff on its exports to the U.S., a...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News, Uncategorized
Fiji and Australia have ushered in a new chapter in bilateral cooperation through the renewed and elevated Vuvale Partnership, signed in October 2023. Since then, Australia has committed over FJD280 million in new investments—cementing its position as Fiji’s largest...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Effective 1 April 2025, Fiji’s national minimum wage increased from $4.50 to $5.00 per hour, in a move that the government describes as a commitment to improving living standards and ensuring fair compensation for all workers. The decision comes following a review by...
by DevNadkarni | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation Mission to Fiji in March, noting that the country’s economy continues to recover steadily after the pandemic-induced downturn. Led by Alasdair Scott, the IMF delegation met with senior...
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