The second quarterly Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand Business Intelligence Survey for the September-December quarter of 2018 has reported strong growth and a good appetite to grow among Pacific Island businesses.
Month: January 2019
‘Businesses can use PTI NZ’s BIS as planning, forecasting tool’
In September 2018, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand and Bagrie Economics, a boutique research firm that specialises in independent, authoritative analysis of the New Zealand economy and economic issues collaborated to launch the Business Intelligence Survey (BIS).
Positive response to local Tongan frozen produce trial
Tonga’s Nishi Trading Company successfully trialled its frozen taro, fries, pumpkin and hummus in the local market in Nuku’alofa late last year. The response has been overwhelmingly good.
Tonga’s internet cable failure impacts small business
Joanna Bourke, Executive Creative Director of CocoNew – The Agency in Tonga flew to Auckland last weekend to get internet access and keep her business going.
Exports vital to economic development in Micronesia
It was great to be a part of the recent Path to Market program to Micronesia. This is the fourth year in a row Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) NZ have visited the three Micronesian members of the Forum and it is clear that there is significant need for further programs in these areas.
PTI NZ upbeat after Asian visits
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand Chief Investment Officer Manuel Valdez has had successful visits to three Asian countries late in 2018.
Good appetite for Samoan turmeric at London’s Caffe Culture
Tapping into trends has proven to be fruitful for ELife Samoa Wild Turmeric Drink at Caffe Culture 2018, in London.
Big tourism investment opportunity in Vanuatu
A major investment opportunity in the tourism sector has emerged on idyllic Moso Island in Vanuatu.
SBN’s First Business Trip draws in Samoa’s diaspora
The Samoa Business Network’s (SBN) first official Samoa Business Trip 14-18 November prompted a notable response from Samoa’s diaspora.
Pacific Periscope 