PACIFIC:Vanuatu and PNG show strong economic growth

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Updated October 17, 2007 15:49:45

Economic growth in Vanuatu this year is expected to reach seven-point-two percent according to the latest Pacific Quarterly Report from the ANZ Bank. Papua New Guinea is also looking forward to a strong economic performance with growth there expected to reach five-point-two-five percent this year - a 10 year high.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Amy Auster, ANZ's Head of International Economics

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