The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has applauded the range of initiatives announced in 2022/2023 National Budget, saying they will continue to enhance and support private sector-led recovery efforts.

The Bank of the South Pacific states they continue to play a critical role in getting Fiji’s economy back to where it was pre-pandemic.

Russia has hit Google with a 21.1bn rouble ($373m; £301m) fine for failing to restrict access to “prohibited” material about the war in Ukraine and other content.

Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. Food banks in Italy are feeding more people. German officials are turning down the air conditioning as they prepare plans to ration natural gas and restart coal plants.

The Fiji Development Bank is ready to take an aggressive approach in securing more customers over the next three years.

The New Zealand Prime Minister has given her assurance that Fiji will continue to welcome tourists from NZ.

Exporters of plants and plant products in the country can now apply for the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji’s export clearance and certification from the comfort of their office through the newly launched ePhyto Fiji Project.

Businesses have saved at least $3.5 million in direct savings costs, following the removal of business licenses.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ.AX), Australia’s No. 4 home lender, plans to buy the banking arm of insurer Suncorp Group Ltd.

Tax cuts are being promised by several Conservative party leadership hopefuls, but a top official at the International Monetary Fund has warned it might be better to raise them instead.

Netflix, once a darling of Wall Street, is suddenly on the ropes.

Fiji could soon be exporting more commodities to the Australian market in the coming months as the new Australian government plans to boost trade relations.