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.

The Ministry of Commerce and Trade recorded a 25 percent decline in the progress made by businesses that received Micro Small Business Grants in the 2018-2019 Financial Year.

The Women Entrepreneurs Business Council has announced the outcomes of the Women Invigorating the Nation convention that was held earlier this year.

The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal in March.

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says they will have to take some hard decisions and sacrifices that will not be pleasant but necessary for the common good.