trade
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Samoa-based head to drive PACER Plus implementation unit for five-year term
A high-level leadership opportunity has opened to steer the next phase of the Pacific’s flagship trade accord from Samoa. The Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit will turn broad trade and development goals into concrete programmes over a fixed five-year term, coordinating with partners across the region. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on…
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Fiji Airways marks one-year Cairns service as a tourism and trade catalyst with a new tree-planting pledge
One year on, Fiji Airways’ Cairns link is hailed as a game changer for tourism, trade and Pacific connections. With limited-time fare deals and a bold tree-planting pledge, the route is set to deepen regional ties.
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Fiji-Australia Business Mission Kicks Off in Melbourne as Vinay’s Foods Plans Labasa Expansion to Grow Exports
Fiji’s private-sector–led mission to Australia kicked off in Melbourne, setting the stage for closer ties with Australian distributors. Leaders discussed expanding exports of cowpeas, plantain and other staples, alongside plans to boost processing on Vanua Levu to create jobs and add value on the island. The push aims to turn growing interest into lasting trade…
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Nadi Hosts Pacific Regional Workshop to Strengthen Airport Resilience Under ICAO Annex 14
Pacific aviation leaders gather to map resilient, standards-aligned aerodromes that keep island nations connected even in crises. A hands-on workshop in Nadi dives into practical steps—from runway safety to emergency readiness—shaping how small airports adapt to climate challenges and growing demand.
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MSC Launches Eagle Service in Suva, Directly Linking Fiji to Philadelphia and Savannah
Fiji is stepping up its trade game with MSC’s Eagle Service—a new weekly shipping link from Suva designed to speed freight to global markets and boost reliability for exporters. With direct calls to the US East Coast and streamlined transshipments via Tauranga, the move could sharpen Fiji’s edge in fresh produce, seafood, and other high‑value…