by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and invited guests in Sydney last month. The executive committee meetings were hosted at the Westpac...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Investment in Fiji’s economy continues to lag, despite the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s (RBF) efforts to stimulate growth through sustained low interest rates. For the fifth consecutive year, the RBF has maintained its Overnight Policy Rate at 0.25 per cent, a move intended...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji Airports has finalised a F$10.4 million contract with Australian company RATE to install six new passenger boarding aerobridges at Nadi International Airport. This investment forms a crucial part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The 2024 Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA), a prestigious event that honours exceptional businesses and their significant contributions to Fiji’s economy, was officially launched earlier this month by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade,...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji has been experiencing a considerable wave of emigration over the past two years, with 40,000 more Fijians departing the country than returning. This trend has raised concerns among policymakers and economists, who are grappling with the implications of this...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 18, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Delegate registrations are fast filling up for the 28th Fiji Australia Business Forum, scheduled for August 29-31, 2024, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This premier business event promises to be a pivotal one for fostering economic cooperation and addressing...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 17, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) anticipates a surge in listings this year, with both state-owned enterprises and more private sector companies expected to join the market. Executive Director Gyanesh Rueben says listing does not equate to privatisation,...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 17, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Fiji’s 2024-25 budget introduces key policies to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enhance export capabilities, reflecting a significant effort to stimulate economic growth, support local businesses, and attract overseas investment. To bolster SMEs, the...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 17, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Photo Caption: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane. Photo Courtesy: Pacific Islands News Association/ Australian Government. The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum, a landmark event organised by Australia and the United...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 17, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Australia is significantly elevating the standards of safety and efficiency in Fiji’s road maintenance and construction sectors through a major financial commitment aimed at revitalising the island nation’s transport infrastructure. The Australian...
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