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,...
Feature: Australia, Fiji deepen ties with renewed Vuvale partnership
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Fiji raises minimum wage to $5 an hour
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...
IMF recommends structural reform, fiscal prudence
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...
Business mission charts new economic pathways
The Fiji-Papua New Guinea (PNG) Business Mission 2025 recently convened in Port Moresby, marking a significant step toward enhancing economic collaboration between the...
AFBC, Investment Fiji to launch definitive Trade & Investment guide for 2025
The Australia Fiji Business Council and Investment Fiji have announced the launch of the Fiji Trade & Investment Review 2025, a comprehensive annual publication...
New town development plan offers investment opportunities
The Fijian government has launched the New Town Development Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to reduce congestion in existing urban centres while promoting...
Fiji moves forward with National Digital ID to enhance security
The development of Fiji’s National Digital ID System has taken a significant step forward with the inaugural meeting of the National Identification (ID) Steering...
Access to Business Funding Bill aims to strengthen SMEs
The Fijian Parliament is currently reviewing the Access to Business Funding Bill, a legislative initiative designed to address long-standing challenges faced by small...
Fiji’s trade policy framework is under review
The Fijian government is conducting a comprehensive review of its Trade Policy Framework, aiming to align it with evolving global economic trends and strengthen the...
Loan scheme for women entrepreneurs launched
Merchant Finance Ltd has introduced a new loan scheme designed specifically to support women entrepreneurs in Fiji. The initiative reflects a wider effort by the...
Fiji’s move toward digital payments supports economic growth
Financial analysts predict that within the next five years, digital transactions will account for the majority of payments in Fiji. While internet access and digital...
Bulikula subsea cable lands in Fiji, boosting connectivity
Fiji’s digital infrastructure has taken a major step forward with the arrival of the Bulikula Subsea Cable in Natadola, a significant milestone that underscores global...