Fiji’s fish exporters must meet strict safety and quality requirements before entering the European Union market, placing greater responsibility on regulatory officers to ensure every approved vessel and processing facility complies with the rules.

The Ministry of Agriculture will address concerns that some bulk dairy farmers supplying Fiji Dairy Limited directly are being excluded from government assistance.

Merchant Finance is strengthening its board leadership with the appointment of experienced legal and governance specialist Emily King as Director.

Rising operating costs and changing visitor expectations are pushing tourism operators to find better ways to deliver services and manage their businesses.

Cocoa farming in the Northern Division could be heading for a revival, with a new processing facility in Dreketi opening up fresh market opportunities for farmers who have struggled to find reliable buyers.

The government aims to put 80 per cent of its services online and extend 5G coverage to 50 per cent by 2030.

Money sent home by overseas workers is set to reach a record $1.6 billion in Fiji this year.

Tertiary students sponsored by the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service will benefit from fee-free banking services and faster account-opening processes following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with HFC Bank.

High remittance fees continue to drive up the cost of sending money across the Pacific.

Fiji’s green finance taxonomy will only succeed if banks use it to fund eligible projects.

The World Bank Group is prioritising reliable electricity, clean water and agricultural development to expand essential services and create jobs.

Fiji’s Green Finance Taxonomy will only deliver results if banks can use it to direct funding towards eligible projects and businesses can develop proposals that meet its requirements.