Fiji is set to transform Vanua Levu into a leading sustainable tourism destination with the country’s first Integrated Tourism Master Plan.

Fiji is dealing with a huge trade imbalance with New Zealand, exporting just $136.85 million while importing over $1 billion.

Fiji is aggressively targeting a doubling of trade with New Zealand to $3.5 billion within five years. This goal, according to the Trade Ministry underlines Fiji’s drive to deepen economic ties and accelerate growth.

Fiji Airways is being urged to reconsider its domestic airfare pricing, especially in light of the airline’s recently announced record-breaking profits.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, says Fiji’s trade and fisheries partnership with the European Union is transforming the economy and strengthening the Pacific’s global standing.

Fiji recorded an inflation rate of -2.1percent last month, a sharp decline from 5.4 percent in August last year, says the Finance Ministry.

Fiji’s trade and investment delegation will visit New Zealand from September 8th to 12th as part of efforts to grow exports, attract investment, and strengthen bilateral trade ties.

The $3 billion integrated tourism and urban development is being described as a game changer for the country.

ANZ Bank has appointed Swastika Devi as its new Pacific Chief Financial Officer.

Fiji Airways currently owes the Fiji National Provident Fund approximately $349 million and remains fully up-to-date with its loan repayments.

Running international flights from Nausori could lead to major financial losses, says the outgoing Chief Executive of Fiji Airways Andre Viljoen.

Fiji Airways is focused on long-term growth after achieving a record $1.8 billion in revenue for 2023.