Coping in the time of COVID

The social impacts of COVID-19 pandemic such as the mental health of business owners and communities is an ongoing and global concern.  As the coronavirus affects the global population, safeguarding our mental health is especially important.  The PTI Network’s Pacific Business Monitor survey, a monthly pulse check of SMEs includes a section entitled ‘personal well-being’ that acknowledges the emotional toll a crisis has on a…

New Caledonian success story shows Pacific drive

Entrepreneurial spirit in the Pacific Islands is strongly evident in agriculture, fishing, retail, and commerce. In smaller, more isolated nations the drive to self-create opportunities is vital. However, one of the main barriers to growing from a micro or small enterprise into one that is capable of exporting internationally can be access to markets. It…

Japan-Solomon Islands Parliamentarian Friendship League’s holds inaugural general meeting

Director of PIC attended the founding general meeting of Japan-Solomon Islands Parliamentarian Friendship League. On Friday, 31st July, Japan-Solomon Islands Parliamentarian Friendship League’s founding general meeting was held at the Lower House Diet Member’s 1st office building and Mr. Saito, Director of PIC attended. The meeting was attended by about 30 people, among them were…

PIC advises Japanese investors interested in Fiji

PIC hosted an online seminar, ‘The current economy in Fiji after Covid-19, and advice for Japanese businesses on the future trade and investment’, jointly with JETRO. After PIC Director Saito’s speech in the opening part, H.E. Isikeli U. Mataitoga, Ambassador, Fiji Embassy in Japan, gave an address to the webinar. During the main part, Mr. Craig Strong,…

Farewell to Ian Furlong

Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) bids a fond farewell to Trade Development Manager Ian Furlong who has been an essential part of the PTI NZ team for the past four years. Before working with PTI NZ Ian spent more than 20 years’ with global giant Coca-Cola Amatil, and was their GM in Fiji….