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...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog, News
In the resilient bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, Fiji’s tourism sector has emerged triumphant, boasting a remarkable recovery that has propelled visitor levels to heights reminiscent of the pre-pandemic era. Amidst this resurgence, the heart of innovation...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, News
The President, executive committee and members of the Australia Fiji Business Council (AFBC) have been saddened to learn of the passing of eminent Fijian businessman Mr Vinod Patel, founder of the Vinod Patel Group. Mr Patel passed away at the Aspen Hospital in...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, News
This story is republished courtesy of the Fiji Times. The original is written by Meri Radinibaravi and the picture is by Atu Rasea. This is a condensed version: Fiji’s once-thriving Textile, Clothing, and Footwear (TCF) industry, once a cornerstone of the nation’s...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, News
In anticipation of a surge in vessel traffic, Port Denarau is set to undergo significant infrastructure upgrades and improvements throughout the year. Port Denarau CEO Cynthia Rasch told Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) recently that these enhancements aim to...
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