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Five million dollar ADB grant to Solomon Islands

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:23:49 +1100

The Asia Development Bank has developed a new grant of five-million US dollars to the Solomon Islands government.

Concerns fly about Fiji Airways trademark application

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:08:51 +1100

In Fiji, social media is buzzing with concerns about plans by the national airline, Air Pacific, to trademark 15 traditional masi designs.

Google scores win on web search complaints

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:16:47 +1100

It's being billed as a major victory for the world's biggest Internet search engine.

Documentary Special: Beach Business

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:46:11 +1100

Many of us spend our summer days lazing on the beach or at least wishing we were.

How will Europe's financial woes impact on the Pacific

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:19:51 +1100

The European finance ministers and representatives of the International Monetary Fund met in Brussels this week but couldn't reach agreement about releasing some already promised financial aid to Greece.

Financial cloud hanging over Marshall Islands

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:20:27 +1100

The Marshall Islands is under a financial cloud with a warning that the country's retirement fund will be bankrupt in eight years unless action is taken now to fix problems in the system.

Protests in Greece over austerity measures

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:48:52 +1100

In Greece thousands of people have taken to the streets of Athens to protest against austerity measures.

Indonesian business shakes bad reputation

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:34:00 +1000

Indonesia's reputation for bad corporate governance may be undeserved, a new book from Australia's University of Melbourne says.

More than one per cent rise on Fiji Stock Exchange

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:13:15 +1000

The Fiji stock exchange has seen the value of shared rise by more than one per cent over the past month.

Australia enjoying boost to domestic tourism

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:42:34 +1000

There is some brighter news for Australia's tourism operators, with new figures showing a jump in domestic travellers.

Indonesia slowly moving away from corruption, says academic

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:42:37 +1000

In the business world, Indonesia isn't exactly known for its squeaky clean image.

Australian budget in trouble, warns economist

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:42:41 +1000

The Australian government is still promising a surplus this year, despite some big spending promises but veteran economic forecaster Chris Richardson says the budget is in trouble.

Samsung's Asia operations unfazed by US Apple case

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:22:37 +1000

It appears that a $1 billion fine imposed on Samsung in the US courts may have little effect on the company's Asian sales and operations.

Apple seeks quick ban on 8 Samsung phones

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:45:43 +1000

Apple seeks speedy bans on the sale of eight Samsung phones, moving swiftly to translate its resounding court victory into a tangible business benefit.

Indian Prime Minister under pressure to resign

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:56:11 +1000

The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is under serious pressure to resign over corruption allegations surrounding the allocation of coal mining licenses.

Virgin climbs back to profit

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:23:54 +1000

Virgin Australia has climbed back into the black, with a profit of $22.8 million.

ASIC reviews Hastie amid misconduct claims

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:16:30 +1000

The corporate watchdog is examining reports into the collapse of the Hastie Group amid allegations of possible misconduct within the failed company.

India South Korea and Malaysia show potential for Pacific exports

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:40:27 +1000

India, South Korea and and Malaysia show the most potential for Pacific countries looking for new export markets, according a new report from the ANZ Bank.

Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:03:08 +1000

Surfwear retailer Billabong says it is still in takeover talks with a private equity company after reporting its first annual loss since 2001.

Mining boom has years to run: report

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:02:25 +1000

A report forecasts little growth in the non-mining economy until the resources boom peaks in a few years time.