Pacific island economies are expected to experience slower economic growth in 2026 as higher fuel and food prices, weaker tourism and rising import costs continue to weigh on activity despite government measures to cushion the impact, according to the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) latest economic outlook. The ADB lowered its growth forecast for the Pa...

Fiji is developing its first Low-Carbon Maritime Transport Roadmap as part of efforts to modernize the country's shipping sector, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support regional decarbonization goals. The roadmap will provide a framework for transitioning Fiji's maritime industry toward lower-carbon operations while improving maritime data systems...

Fiji and Kiribati have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on infrastructure development, renewable energy and climate resilience as the two Pacific island nations seek to address common development challenges. Fiji's Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, met with Kiribati's Minister for Inf...

Fiji's Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB) and Fiji National University (FNU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen professional standards in the country's real estate sector through structured education, industry-focused training and continuing professional development. The agreement, signed at FNU's Nabua Campus, establ...

Twenty-nine vendors from Laqere Market in Nasinu have completed a two-day cooperative management training program designed to strengthen the governance, financial management and long-term sustainability of their cooperative as Fiji continues to promote cooperatives as drivers of inclusive economic development. The participants are members of the Laqere...

Vanuatu is advancing a series of economic initiatives aimed at strengthening investment, improving public sector project delivery and expanding its fisheries industry, even as diplomatic tensions with New Caledonia have cast uncertainty over regional trade. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$10 million grant to help Vanuatu improve the ...

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with trade, investment, transport and resource development taking centre stage during talks between Prime Minister James Marape and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. The discussions, held in Port Moresby in June, reviewed progress ...

The United States and Pacific Island Parties (PIPs) to the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on sustainable fisheries, economic development and maritime security following annual consultations in Wellington, New Zealand. The meeting, held on 23 June, reviewed the implementation of the treaty — also k...

Fisheries ministers from across the Pacific have gathered in New Zealand for the 25th Annual Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting, where leaders will discuss key policies aimed at strengthening fisheries management, boosting economic returns and enhancing regional cooperation. Hosted by the New Zealand government, the meeting opened with...

The Solomon Islands government has moved forward with plans to reopen Henguaiporo Airport in Ontong Java Atoll after signing contracts and agreements to begin a major rehabilitation project aimed at restoring essential air services to one of the country's most remote communities. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has awarded the rehabilitation...

Fiji and Australia have significantly deepened their strategic partnership after signing two landmark treaty-level agreements that expand cooperation on defence, security, trade, investment and regional development, marking what Fiji described as a new chapter in bilateral relations. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Prime Minister A...

From digital infrastructure pipelines to climate-resilient planning, the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility is redefining how governments and development partners plan, finance, and deliver infrastructure across one of the world's most geographically dispersed regions. The Pacific faces one of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges. Sma...

Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is pursuing a more balanced and constructive foreign policy while reaffirming its strong and enduring relationship with Japan. Wale made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, in Honiara on Thursday. "We are committed to engaging with all co...

Fiji is seeking to deepen economic and infrastructure cooperation with China's Jiangsu Province, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighting investment opportunities in Vanua Levu and reaffirming the country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with China. Prime Minister Rabuka met with Jiangsu Vice Governor Zhao Yan and his delegatio...

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening ties with China's Jiangsu Province, seeking to expand cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, education and workforce development to support the country's long-term economic growth. During talks with Jiangsu Vice Governor Zhao Yan at the Office of the...

Prime Minister Matthew Wale called for closer alignment between monetary and fiscal policy to strengthen the resilience and stability of the Solomon Islands economy. Speaking during the recent Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Wale said effective coordination between government fiscal policies and central bank monetary...