With its economy buoyed by a resurgent tourism sector, we talk to business leaders in Fiji about the opportunities that lie ahead for the Pacific Islands hub.
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Economic update: Fiji bounces back
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Geopolitical tensions leading to increased donor investment in Papua New Guinea and Pacific: Lowy Institute
4 Nov 2024 by 2 Comments
Pacific countries like Papua New Guinea are increasingly becoming critical grounds for geopolitical competition, leading to higher investment from international partners, particularly in infrastructure, according to the Lowy Institute's Dr Meg Keen and colleagues.
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Fiji’s economic return partly due to ‘government that listens to the private sector’
19 Sep 2023 by 4 Comments
Fiji’s post-pandemic recovery has been nothing short of impressive, built on its rebounding tourism sector and a new, investor-friendly government. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
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Increased trade between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia set to be a focus
25 Jul 2023 by Leave a Comment
The recent visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea is a sign of increased interest in boosting the trade relationship with PNG’s closest neighbour. Business Advantage PNG examines the business case.
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Pacific Games to fast-track Solomon Islands’ economic recovery
31 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Solomon Islands is on track to receive a major economic boost in the run up to the Pacific Games being hosted in the country in November and December this year.
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Queensland launches new Pacific Trade Strategy
23 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
Last week, Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick visited Papua New Guinea to launch the Australian state’s new Pacific Trade Strategy. Business Advantage PNG caught up with him for an exclusive chat.
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Opportunities for business in reopened Fiji and Solomon Islands
9 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
With key Pacific economies such as Fiji and the Solomon Islands now opened up after COVID, what opportunities do they offer Papua New Guinea-based businesses, and what are the keys to success? Some experts provide their insights.
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Worth the risk: how Papua New Guinea could do more business with China
27 Sep 2022 by Leave a Comment
China remains Papua New Guinea's second largest source of imports and third-largest export market. Fresh from over three years in Beijing, Austrade's new Deputy CEO considers the prospects for doing more business with China.
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Smiles in Suva: the 51st Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting (analysis)
20 Jul 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Pacific Island Forum (PIF) was held last week in Suva. New faces, more journalist and the launch of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent spell the success of this meeting. Dr Tess Newton Cain and journalist Stefan Armbruster analyse the meeting and what it could mean for the future of the region.
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What can Papua New Guinea expect from Australia’s new government?
25 May 2022 by Leave a Comment
Infrastructure funding aimed at climate change mitigation and a new Pacific Engagement Visa are among the expected initiatives from the new Australian government elected last weekend.
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