Fiji has signed a loan and grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in November to enhance the country’s infrastructure and economic resilience. The...
Fiji, ADB ink loan and grant deal
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TLTB to establish Resource Owners’ Bank
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) announced the establishment of the Resource Owners’ Bank, aimed at empowering local resource owners by providing better access to...
Fiji eyes investment route to drug rehab
The Fijian government last month announced a bold initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of substance abuse by encouraging private sector investment in drug...
Australia Pacific Business Councils participate in talks at Samoa CHOGM
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked...
Sydney company launches online marketplace in Fiji
Sydney-based online marketplace company Siuhuu has launched its services in Fiji, with plans for expansion to Vanuatu and Samoa soon, reports Islands Business. The...
Rising PALM worker numbers drive remittance growth
The growing number of Fijians working abroad through temporary labour schemes, notably the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) programme, has significantly boosted...
Fiji Airways boosts onboard connectivity; Adelaide services
Fiji Airways has upgraded its onboard connectivity services, offering complimentary full-flight messaging Wi-Fi to Economy Class passengers on Airbus A350 and Boeing...
Fiji’s plastic pollution battle needs investment
Fiji is grappling with a significant plastic pollution crisis, impacting both its terrestrial and marine environments. A substantial portion of this pollution...
US giant Northern Trust secures custody deal with FNPF
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), a leading global provider of asset servicing and wealth management solutions, has been selected to provide custody services for the Fiji...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event
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...
Mobile wallets and bank accounts now seamlessly linked in Fiji
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...
Fiji’s AI Hub initiative drives Pacific leadership in digital tech
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...