AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFiji–Australia business push: Fiji Australia Business Council has opened registration for the 2026 Fiji-Australia and Australia-Fiji Business Councils Joint Business Forum in Suva (Aug 27–29), with speakers and programmes set to ramp up and a strong focus on opportunities tied to the Vuvale Union and even Brisbane 2032. Skills crunch: Council leaders say labour shortages are forcing firms to import workers, and they want government and partners to tackle workforce supply, training and digital skills. Agriculture trade focus: FABC president Himen Chandra says agriculture is the next big bilateral trade priority, aiming to connect Fiji producers to Australia’s supply chains via work already backed through the Market Development Facility. Disaster finance upgrade: Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) opened a new Suva base, strengthening faster payouts for cyclone and flood shocks. Cyber safety: BSP warns customers about phishing scams and fake sites, stressing it will never ask for passwords or OTPs via phone, email or SMS. Geopolitics with business impact: The Ocean of Peace Alliance between Australia and Fiji is also drawing regional attention, with New Zealand signalling it will explore partnership options.
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