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China–Pacific trade push: Guangdong’s products roadshow opened in Suva to deepen trade and investment links, with Fiji positioned as a gateway for Chinese firms; officials cited rising bilateral trade and a focus on smart manufacturing and green development. Agriculture for growth: PM Sitiveni Rabuka urged farmers to move from higher output to higher productivity, better technology, value addition and stronger returns, as Fiji targets a high-income future. Fisheries transparency: Fiji signed on to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) to make fisheries data more accessible and improve stock management and fair access deals. SME climate resilience: Fiji launched its first climate risk parametric insurance for micro, small and medium businesses, aiming for faster payouts after defined climate triggers. Foreign service leadership: Solo Mara was appointed Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, with a three-week handover to keep Fiji’s diplomatic and trade agenda on track. Energy investment review: Fiji’s electricity laws are being reviewed to remove barriers for private investors and independent power producers, especially for renewables. Health policy debate: Fiji’s Finance Ministry says it will consider higher taxes on junk food, alcohol, tobacco and kava to ease non-communicable disease pressure, while hospital fee decisions remain unresolved. Business disruption: A major fire destroyed Tavua’s Max Value supermarket and damaged nearby Courts Fiji premises, raising concerns about shared-building fire risks. Digital skills push: Government will offer 1,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships for AI, cybersecurity and data skills, including places for MSMEs and civil servants. Tourism investment: PSA Investments broke ground on a $60m Wyndham hotel development in Nadi, expected to create jobs and local procurement opportunities. Sports economy angle: Fijian Drua confirmed eight home games for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, boosting local match-day activity.

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