economy
-
Fiji Sevens Target Bounce-Back in Valladolid With Sharper Discipline and Fitness
Fiji’s sevens squad heads to Valladolid with discipline and fitness questions already rising to the surface after a tough Hong Kong showing. In Pool C alongside Spain, France and the USA, the team faces a stern test as they chase a late-season revival. Can sharper defense and renewed focus unlock the potential promised by Fiji’s…
-
ADB: Fiji’s NCD burden costs $263M annually, eroding productivity and growth
Fiji’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases is quietly undermining productivity and resilience. From diabetes to cardiovascular conditions, the toll on the workforce is prompting urgent questions about health funding and reform. A closer look suggests timely actions to curb risk factors and close critical gaps.
-
Fiji Activates Contingency Plan as IMF Signals Global Growth Slowdown
– Global alarms are rising as warnings from IMF and regional lenders converge. Fiji faces three possible paths—from a mild slowdown to contraction—putting cash flow, staffing, and buffers in the spotlight. – With fuel shocks, shipping disruptions, and tighter credit on the horizon, Fiji must prepare now. A practical plan outlines how businesses can weather…
-
Fiji Tourism Faces Downturn as ADB Warns of Geopolitical Spillovers and Rising Fuel Costs
Global tensions and rising fuel costs cast a shadow over Fiji’s tourism, signaling a sharper downturn in arrivals. Industry leaders are mobilizing contingency plans to shield bookings and chart a cautious recovery, with the next steps hinging on fuel availability, flight schedules, and coordinated responses.
-
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 by external shocks and shifting inflation pressures.
-
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 must navigate rising risks and a tighter fiscal environment.
-
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 at big policy shifts ahead.
-
Fiji fuel price jump on April 1 sparks scrutiny of FCCC pricing method and one-month lag
April’s surprise fuel price reset has sparked public anger and fresh questions about the FCCC’s pricing method. Critics and economists weigh whether changes in data inputs and timing altered motorists’ bills, highlighting calls for greater transparency.
-
Fiji petrol spike: economist questions FCCC April 1 calculation amid February Brent data concerns
Senior Pacific economist questions Fiji’s April 1 petrol price jump, suggesting data errors or an undisclosed change in pricing method. The critique highlights a misalignment between crude-price signals and the latest pump prices, raising transparency concerns.
-
Pacific Islands Make Progress on 2050 Strategy, but Funding and Capacity Gaps Slow Delivery
The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent is moving from plan to practice, but a new regional progress report warns that funding gaps and limited national capacity are slowing delivery. As debates over deep-sea mining and growing geopolitical pressures mount, turning consensus into real-world benefits remains a challenging, pivotal test.