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Tourism earnings projected to hit $2 billion: Westpac

Tourism earnings are projected to grow further and hit the two billion dollar mark for this year and 2024.

February 21, 2023 10:37 am
 

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Jaguar Land Rover opens three European self-driving tech hubs

Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Tuesday it is opening three new engineering hubs in Europe to develop autonomous vehicle technologies as part of its partnership with Silicon Valley artificial intelligence company Nvidia (NVDA.O).

February 21, 2023 9:20 am
 

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Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99

Meta Platforms (META.O) on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified.

February 21, 2023 8:34 am
 

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U.S. regulator seeks more information on Tesla crash in California

The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has asked Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) for additional information after one of its vehicles collided with a fire truck in California.

February 21, 2023 7:21 am
 

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New lending for investment is projected to increase: Westpac

Westpac Fiji says they expect commercial banks’ new lending for investment purposes to increase this year.

February 21, 2023 5:44 am
 

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144 warning letters for non-compliance

More than 140 warning letters have been issued to traders following regular market surveillance, spot checks, and trader visits by the Consumer Council of Fiji.

February 20, 2023 4:45 pm
 

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More potential exists in the coconut sector

The Fiji Coconut Millers PTE Ltd says there is enormous potential in the sector however, they need to explore more opportunities.

February 20, 2023 4:37 pm
 

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Dollar buoyant as robust U.S. data keep Fed hawks in control

The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, supported by a strong run of economic data out of the United States that traders bet will keep the Federal Reserve on its monetary policy tightening path for longer than initially expected.

February 20, 2023 1:42 pm
 

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China's mortgage rate cuts spur prepayment rush, threaten bank earnings

China has been cutting mortgage rates since last year to boost sales in its moribund property market, but the main result so far has simply been a rush by households to pay off existing mortgages early, potentially squeezing banks’ profits.

February 20, 2023 1:17 pm
 

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Repeat business offenders referred to authorities

A number of businesses who are repeatedly defying the Food Safety Act have been referred to the Municipal Councils and the Ministry of Health.

February 20, 2023 1:12 pm
 

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Government will work with union, employers: Singh

Government will work with trade unions and employers to discuss and reach solutions amicably.

February 20, 2023 10:35 am
 

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Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99

Meta Platforms (META.O) on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities.

February 20, 2023 8:31 am

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