Business
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Niue’s Largest Supermarket Opens Under Fiji-Based CJS: A New Era for Shoppers
Niue’s largest supermarket enters a new era as Fiji‑based CJS takes the helm. With familiar staff staying on and a revamped supply chain, locals and visitors could soon see more affordable groceries and fresh ideas shaping the island’s shopping scene.
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Honolulu Summit Signals New Era for Pacific Islands Investment
Pacific leaders converge in Honolulu for a high-stakes U.S.–Pacific Investment Summit, pushing a blueprint for investment, security, and shared prosperity across the Blue Pacific. With talks spanning infrastructure, the digital economy, AI, and essential minerals, the negotiations promise to shape the region’s economic future.
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Fiji Launches $500K Grant to Boost Graduate Startups
Fiji rolls out a six-month start-up program for graduates, backed by a $500,000 fund and a $5,000 start-up grant. With mentoring, market research, and international partnership, the initiative aims to boost the next generation of local entrepreneurs and strengthen Fiji’s MSME landscape.
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Fiji Coconut Mills: Government Backing Sparks Growth Push
A pivotal meeting between Fiji’s minister and Fiji Coconut Millers Pte Limited charts a path toward stronger profitability, sustainable practices, and broader community impact. The dialogue spotlights value-added products, farmer partnerships across regions, and plans for digital upgrades, smarter pricing, and new export opportunities within a circular-economy framework.
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ANZ Appoints Sohaib Mahmood Fiji Country Head Amid Pending Approvals
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Fiji Country Head, signaling a continued focus on Fiji’s growth within its Pacific strategy. With decades of regional banking leadership, Mahmood is set to drive financial inclusion and collaboration across Fiji’s economic landscape.
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Vatia City: Fiji’s Landowners Lead a Bold, Owner-Led Development
Vatia City marks a bold new chapter for Tavua, with landowners aiming to redefine opportunity through a 20-year integrated lease that keeps leases and businesses in local hands. The ambitious plan blends tourism and housing with major transport and port facilities, targeting an upscale global market. A venture steeped in heritage and ambition, poised to…
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Fiji Removed from EU Tax Blacklist as Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
– Fiji’s tax reform momentum is reshaping its investment climate as the country aligns with international standards. – A new era in Fiji’s tax regime boosts transparency and signals a more predictable business environment. – From reforms to results: Fiji’s updated tax framework is setting the stage for greater investor confidence.
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ANZ Names Sohaib Mahmood Fiji Country Head in Pacific Leadership Push
Sohaib Mahmood, a seasoned Pacific banking leader with two decades of international experience, is poised to take Fiji’s helm as Country Head. His appointment signals stronger regional leadership and a continued focus on financial inclusion in Fiji’s evolving financial landscape.
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ANZ Names Sohaib Mahmood Fiji Country Head
ANZ announces Sohaib Mahmood as Fiji Country Head, signaling a new chapter in the Pacific. With over two decades in international banking and deep regional ties, Mahmood is poised to guide ANZ Fiji—pending regulatory approvals.
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Defeating Complacency: Leaders Gather for 2026 LEAD Symposium in Fiji
Leaders from across the nation converge for a high-stakes three-day symposium in Fiji, where a bold rethink of complacency takes center stage. A keynote reframes complacency as a “secret place of satisfactory success” and flags four subtle habits that quietly derail progress. The conversations promise fresh insights on turning learning into action and fueling lasting…