by DevNadkarni | Nov 8, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has announced a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector with the integration of mobile wallets and bank accounts via the FIJICLEAR system, the backbone of Fiji’s National Payment System. This development enables Fijians...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji is positioning itself as a leader in the Pacific’s digital revolution with the launch of the AI Hub, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital landscape. The AI Hub, announced in September 2024, marks a crucial step in Fiji’s journey...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The partnership between Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) and the World Bank marks a critical step in Fiji’s long-term effort to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This initiative, which was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is focused on...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airports has solidified its position as a leader in the region’s green mobility initiative by becoming the largest owner of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pacific. With the recent acquisition of nine new electric vehicles, the company now operates a fleet...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airways is set to expand its flight routes, particularly between Fiji and Australia, indicating strong growth in the tourism and logistics sectors. The airline’s plans aim to meet the increasing demand from Australian travellers, who consistently represent...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, News
Fiji’s retail sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with major developments reshaping the shopping landscape in key urban centres like Suva and Labasa. This growth is a reflection of broader economic and urbanisation trends, aimed at catering to the...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Pacific is increasingly becoming a crucial hub for transnational organised crime, serving as a key transit, operational, and destination point for global crime syndicates, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)....
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The 28th Fiji-Australia/Australia Fiji Business Forum held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, drew over 200 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and across Fiji. This year’s forum was the largest in the history of the event, with a diverse group...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Infrastructure development and its critical role in the country’s economic growth and resilience were the main flavour of deliberations at the recent 28th Fiji-Australia/Australia-Fiji Business Forum in Suva (29-31 August). Multiple presentations highlighted ongoing...
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