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PM Rabuka hails Fiji-Australia ties as leaders tackle fuel crisis, security and Climate agenda

Fiji, May 8 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji's strong partnership with Australia, saying both countries are working closely to address regional security threats, the global f... Read More


Australia announces $30 million fuel support for Fiji as Wong confirms Vuvale Union deal

Fiji, May 8 -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced a $30 million (US$21.66 million) budget support package for Fiji to help respond to the global fuel crisis, while confirming Austral... Read More


Australia pledges stronger Security support as Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union takes shape

Fiji, May 8 -- Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says Australia stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Fiji in the fight against transnational crime and drug trafficking as both co... Read More


ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects

Fiji, May 6 -- A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation, and improving the quality of infrastructure projects ... Read More


Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security threats

Fiji, May 6 -- Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark "Vuvale Union" while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and th... Read More


ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building long-term resilience in small island economies as they face increasing exposur... Read More


Pacific governments brace for fuel shocks as Middle East crisis deepens, ADB steps up support

Fiji, May 6 -- Pacific Island governments are actively preparing contingency plans to prioritise fuel use for critical services as the Middle East crisis threatens to disrupt supplies and drive up cos... Read More


ADB, partners move to safeguard Pacific access to global banking as correspondent banks withdraw

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says it is working with global financial institutions to prevent Pacific economies from being cut off from the international banking system as correspon... Read More


ADB reforms to better response to member needs

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking sweeping internal reforms aimed at improving how it responds to the evolving needs of its member countries. Central to these changes is ... Read More


"Australia is a reliable partner" - Foreign Minister Wong pledges support to Pacific amid fuel crisis

Fiji, May 6 -- Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will stand with the Pacific through the fuel crisis, warning the disruption to global energy supply is hitting the region hard and requires a ... Read More