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Post Fiji blames COVID-19 for missing mail

The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for some of the missing mail and packages over the last two years.

May 4, 2023 4:39 pm
 

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Cane farmer grateful for SRIF's assistance

A sigatoka cane farmer has praised the assistance given by the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji that has resulted in high cane yields for her farm.

May 4, 2023 4:28 pm
 

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Biden administration OKs boost in Chinese airline flights to US

The United States will allow Chinese airlines to increase U.S. passenger services to 12 weekly round-trips, the Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Wednesday, equal to the number of flights Beijing has permitted for American carriers.

May 4, 2023 2:13 pm
 

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Trade fragmentation risks 5% GDP reduction, WTO warns

The World Trade Organization warns members, including Fiji and the Pacific, of the risks of trade fragmentation.

May 4, 2023 12:46 pm
 

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Trying to ease the “pain” of doing business

Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica says doing business in Fiji is quite frustrating.

May 4, 2023 12:11 pm
 

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China's holiday tourism rebound to pre-COVID levels boosts outlook

China’s tourism rebounded to pre-COVID-19 levels in the May Day holiday as the number of domestic trips rose by more than two-thirds from a year earlier, government data showed, a welcome boost for the world’s second-biggest economy.

May 4, 2023 10:01 am
 

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BRED BANK records over $20m in profit

BRED BANK (Fiji) has achieved historic results, marking its 10th anniversary in 2022 with a remarkable net profit after tax of over $20 million.

May 3, 2023 4:17 pm
 

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Ford's profit rises on strong truck demand but EV outlook weighs

Ford Motor Co posted robust first-quarter revenue and profit, thanks to strong demand for trucks and SUVs, but issued a measured full-year outlook tempered by continued losses in its electric-vehicle unit.

May 3, 2023 12:27 pm
 

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Beware of residential rental scam: Shandil

The Consumer Council of Fiji is alerting consumers to refrain from making residential bond and rental payments without seeking verification first.

May 3, 2023 10:20 am
 

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Domestic market show favorable projection

Fiji’s labour market remains tight with increased general migration abroad and employment opportunities via the regional labour mobility schemes.

May 3, 2023 10:15 am
 

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Starbucks sales, profits top estimates on China recovery

Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday for quarterly profits and comparable sales, powered by a sharp recovery in business in China and steady demand for its coffees and cold drinks in North America.

May 3, 2023 9:51 am
 

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Hollywood writers strike over pay in streaming TV 'gig economy'

Thousands of film and television writers headed to picket lines for their first work stoppage in 15 years.

May 3, 2023 7:20 am

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