Google said on Thursday it plans to block Canadian news on its platform in Canada, joining Facebook in escalating a campaign against a new law requiring payments to local news publishers.

Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says the government must find a staggering one billion dollars to service the public debt of close to $10 billion in the upcoming financial year.

The Coalition government states that the economy is in a recovery mode and is therefore positioned to rebuild its fiscal buffers through a strategically crafted fiscal consolidation plan.

Granules India (GRAN.NS) warned of a significant loss of revenue and profitability due to a cyber security attack that the pharmaceuticals company faced late last month.

Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica outlines their ministry’s focus on promoting investment as their primary national budget submission, signalling a strong commitment to bolstering the country’s economy.

All eyes will be on the 2023–2024 national budget announcement, as the government will need to find a way to address Fiji’s fiscal crisis.

The International Monetary Fund believes boosting business confidence can also help jumpstart numerous private investment projects in Fiji that are already planned and financed.

The International Monetary Fund in its latest release says that with the rapid rebound in tourism, the Fijian economy is experiencing a strong recovery.

Employment Minister, Agni Deo Singh anticipates a well-funded national budget to support various sectors.

The Consumer Watchdog hopes to see a hike on goods with high sugar and salt content in the upcoming national budget.

A total of 107 exhibitors will be part of this year’s Fiji Showcase which begins tomorrow.

The International Monetary Fund in its latest release has stated that the recovery and ongoing broad consultations make the upcoming budget a critical opportunity to begin rebuilding Fiji’s fiscal space and reducing vulnerability.