Business

Amazon makes first Big Tech challenge to EU online content rules

Amazon is challenging its inclusion in a group of companies subject to tough European Union online content rules, in a move that may prompt other tech giants to follow suit.

July 12, 2023 8:22 am
 

Business

Labour Mobility Program under review

Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh has confirmed that the Labour Mobility Program is currently under review.

July 12, 2023 6:01 am
 

Business

Strong visitor arrivals forecast by PATA

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has forecast that the strong growth momentum in the total inbound aviation market will begin to moderate this year, with capacity growth slowing significantly from the last quarter.

July 11, 2023 3:02 pm
 

Business

Threads surges to 100 million users

Meta Platforms’ (META.O) Twitter rival Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, dethroning ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone.

July 11, 2023 12:32 pm
 

Business

Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down

Thousands of U.S. users across Meta Platforms’ social media offerings Instagram and Facebook, and WhatsApp reported outages, according to Downdetector.com.

July 11, 2023 11:10 am
 

Business

BSP Life pays out $44m

BSP Life has paid $44 million in Customer Benefits from January to June this year.

July 11, 2023 9:51 am
 

Business

Review of legislation crucial says Kamikamica

Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica says they will continue to review Legislation and regulations to ensure the economy operates under unambiguous Laws and regulations.

July 11, 2023 9:41 am
 

Budget 2023-24

Increased budget for tourism and Civil Aviation

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation is allocated a total budget of $52.3 million.

July 11, 2023 6:19 am
 

Business

Nadi lady spends $50k to revamp her business

A determined Nadi entrepreneur has overcome significant challenges to launch her latest business venture, Total Transformation, in the vibrant Martintar area.

July 11, 2023 6:00 am
 

Business

Alibaba shares rise 5.5%

Hong Kong shares of Alibaba Group (9988.HK) opened 5.5% higher on Monday after China fined its affiliate, Ant Group, $984 million for violating laws and regulations, fuelling hopes that a years-long regulatory crackdown on the fintech has ended.

July 10, 2023 6:04 pm
 

Business

Buikoto appointed Vodafone Fiji CEO

Elenoa Biukoto has been appointed as the new Vodafone Fiji Chief Executive.

July 10, 2023 4:40 pm
 

Business

China inflation kicks off week with a bang

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.

July 10, 2023 4:01 pm

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