digital transformation
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SPTO Industry Day in Nadi Sets Pacific Tourism on Track for Crisis-Ready, AI-Driven Growth and Premium Offerings
Tourism leaders converge in Nadi for a day of strategy focused on resilience and sustainable growth across the Pacific. From crisis planning and climate adaptation to AI-driven marketing and premium experiences, the discussions promise concrete steps toward a more resilient, responsible tourism future.
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Fiji Tops Pacific in Digital Government, but Online Access Gaps and Rural Divide Slow Service Uptake, World Bank Says
Fiji leads the Pacific in digital governance, but online access hasn’t yet translated into everyday public services. High connectivity hides a persistent gap between online reach and real-world use, especially in rural areas. A national digital ID and expanded online services could unlock more convenient, inclusive government for all.
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Fiji advances National ID plan to power secure digital services, fintech and rural connectivity
Fiji moves toward a National ID framework designed to power secure digital services and broader inclusion. A four-year rollout targets smart infrastructure, strengthened cybersecurity, and expanded connectivity for remote communities—setting the stage for a bold digital transformation.
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Fiji rolls out online building permits and unified accounting to speed planning approvals and boost investment
Fiji is accelerating its digital shift in planning and local government finance. A new online building permit system and a unified accounting platform aim to speed approvals, boost transparency, and strengthen oversight as investment activity climbs.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs seeks funding and VKB digitisation to safeguard culture and land records
Urgent reforms loom for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as it advances digital services, secures funding, and protects cultural heritage. The path to stronger governance and preserved identity now depends on new resources and closer collaboration with traditional leaders and communities.
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FBC’s VITI+ hits 26,000 users and US$400,000 in revenue, signaling viable Pacific-led streaming with SERE+ on the way
Pacific broadcasters are betting on a homegrown digital future that protects editorial integrity while monetizing niche audiences. FBC’s pivot to direct-to-consumer platforms and a forthcoming music-and-streaming push hints at a regional blueprint for local storytelling—and diaspora connection.