Business
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ADB urges Pacific nations to build resilience as energy-price shocks from Middle East conflict weigh on Fiji and regional growth
Pacific economies brace for a bumpy ride as global tensions push up prices and stretch public finances. A new regional outlook flags debt and fragility as… Read more
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Fiji’s Tourism Accommodation Revenue Climbs 6.3% to $1.63B in 2025, Fueled by Strong Q4
Fiji’s hotels and resorts are showing resilience in 2025, with stronger demand, rising occupancy, and more jobs as the tourism rebound continues. Regional hotspots are lighting… Read more
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Fiji Labour Party Accuses FCCC of Shifting Global Fuel Volatility to Consumers, Calls for Government Intervention
Tensions rise as the Fiji Labour Party, led by Mahendra Chaudhry, accuses the FCCC of pushing global price volatility onto households with the latest fuel pricing… Read more
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Fiji growth at risk as Middle East war drags on, Reserve Bank of Fiji warns
Fiji’s growth path could hinge on how long the Middle East conflict lasts. A top central-bank official outlines three scenarios—from a modest contraction to zero growth—driven… Read more
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ADB Downgrades Fiji Growth Outlook as Middle East Conflict and Energy Costs Rise
Fiji’s economy faces a more fragile path as global tensions lift energy costs and disrupt trade. With tourism softening and investment cautious ahead of elections, policymakers… Read more
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Fiji extends fuel-pricing window, accelerating replacement-cost calculations as global oil prices surge
Fiji’s fuel regulator has quietly shifted its pricing window, bringing replacement costs into the calculation sooner as cheaper stocks dwindle faster than expected. Critics say the… Read more
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Fiji’s first hotel self-service check-in kiosk debuts at Holiday Inn Suva
Fiji’s first self-service hotel kiosk debuts in Suva, offering a cashless, faster check-in and check-out—while traditional front-desk service stays in place for guests who prefer a… Read more
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FDB Secures Three-Year Naming Rights to Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards
Fiji’s flagship tourism awards get a fresh makeover as the Fiji Development Bank steps in with a three-year naming rights deal. The rebrand to the FDB… Read more
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Blue Lagoon Cruises retires Fiji Princess after grounding ends 22-year run near Monuriki Island
An iconic Fiji cruise ship bows out after more than two decades at sea. The Fiji Princess has retired, leaving memories behind and stirring questions about… Read more
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Fiji’s non-communicable disease burden hits economy as ADB calls for rapid health reform and sugar tax
Fiji’s health crisis is reshaping its economic outlook. As non-communicable diseases rise, policymakers are weighing fast-tracked reforms in prevention, primary care, and how to fund them—hinting… Read more