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Manufacturing February 17, 2016

Brand Fiji draws in international investors

Fiji’s impressive economic performance over recent years has attracted interest from international investors, with 261 foreign projects registered in the Pacific nation in 2014 compared with 117...
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Manufacturing February 15, 2016

Sustainable Fijian manufacturer eyes global exports

With Pleass Global Ltd’s VaiWai bottled water brand winning rave reviews for its taste, appearance and sustainable production, Managing Director Warwick Pleass explains that a new state-of-the-art...
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Manufacturing January 24, 2016

‘Fiji is going through its best phase since independence’

Fiji’s once-thriving textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with some 8,000 people employed in the sector and $110 million of exports expected in 2015....
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Finance January 22, 2016

‘We have led the way in making Fiji the true hub of the region’

ANZ Bank traces its presence in Fiji back 135 years, and the capital city Suva is the location of the bank’s Pacific headquarters. Vishnu Mohan, CEO of Fiji and the Pacific region, explains that...
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Tourism & Culture January 14, 2016

“Tourism is the future for Fiji”

As Fiji enjoys another record year for tourism, Andrew Turnbull, Chairman and founder of one of Fiji’s flagship resorts, Tokoriki Island Resort, outlines the opportunities for further growth in...
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Others December 26, 2015

'Fiji is open for business'

With Fiji recording growth rates exceeding 4% for three consecutive years coupled with its highest-ever numbers of tourism arrivals and revenues, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Siddiq...
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Finance December 23, 2015

BSP Fiji positions itself as banking partner of choice in the hub of the Pacific

After gaining a foothold in Fiji with acquisition of the Colonial Fiji Group in 2009, Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has established itself as the leading retail bank with the fastest growing market share...
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Fishing December 22, 2015

Fiji’s pioneering fishing company becomes ‘snapper sniper’

Fiji’s staple tuna industry has come under pressure in recent decades from declining fish stocks and a proliferation of foreign vessels. Legendary fisherman Grahame Southwick, founder and Executive...
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Construction December 11, 2015

Dramatic turnaround in Fiji’s state-owned enterprises

Faiz Khan has overseen huge upswings in profitability and performance at the Fiji Pine Group of Companies and Airports Fiji Ltd since he was appointed to head both organizations. As he spearheads large...
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Tourism & Culture December 09, 2015

‘The story of Fiji is just beginning’

The Fijian tourism industry is going through a boom period, with record numbers of tourists arriving in 2014 and 2015. Tourism Fiji Executive Chairman Truman Bradley outlines why his country is without...
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Others November 11, 2015

Fiji meets climate change challenge head on at COP21

PM Frank Bainimarama commits Fiji to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions but demands more commitment from industrial nations as Pacific islands face climate peril.  
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Tourism & Culture October 21, 2015

‘Team Fiji’ sets sights on another bumper tourism year

Fiji is on course to achieve another record year for tourist arrivals in 2015, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Siddiq Koya revealed at the annual Industry Day on October 20, 2015.