By ARIETA VAKASUKAWAQA The Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Yutaka Yoshizawa, says he has been heartened by the major developments in trade and commercial relationships developed between his country and local businesses. And he says these relationships have helped cement lasting ties between Fiji and Japan. Mr Yoshizawa’s comments came as he was farewelled at his [...]
Source: EMBASSY OF JAPAN The new multi purpose theatre at the Japan-Pacific ICT Centre at the University of the South Pacific, funded by the Government of Japan, will be officially opened today. This would be done by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Ambassador of Japan Mr Yutaka Yoshizawa. The Embassy of Japan also takes [...]
Continue reading …The Fiji Sun yesterday reported that Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Industry and Trade, Shaheen Ali would be a speaker at this week’s business forum organised by the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr Ali clarified he has not given any confirmations as such to be a speaker. The error was because of the [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL The Rosie Group definitely has a reason to be excited as they have been named finalists in three categories of the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. The awards function will be held this Friday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. The nominations are for three companies owned by Rosie Group [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL The Department of Agriculture and the JUNCAO Research Institute of China is currently running a three-day training on mushroom. The training is hoped to teach participants how mushroom can be commercially cultivated in Fiji to contribute to sustainable livelihood and food security. About 40 participants including potential farmers, marketers, Department of Agriculture [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL Government is expecting Fiji’s inflation to come down further to a comfortable level of three to five per cent in the coming months. Against the backdrop of the Euro-zone financial crisis and unstable international market, Fiji rounded off 2011 with a not very high inflation rate of 7.7 per cent. Inflation is [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL A partnership between two Fijian firms and a Papua New Guinea company with Fijian links, will see PNG’s first cinema multiplex theatre, Paradise Cinemas, open tomorrow. The multiplex is owned and operated by Paradise Cinemas Limited, a joint venture between PNG FM Limited (a fully-owned subsidiary of Communications Fiji Limited), Damodar Brothers [...]
Continue reading …l Lorraine Seeto from the Reserve Bank of Fiji – Update on Fiji’s economy l Dianne Reddy from Investment Fiji – Investment opportunities l Peter Mazey from Fiji Chamber of Commerce – Private Sector Submission l Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry and Trade – Trade Opportunities l John Ross – duty free [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold its first business forum for this year this Saturday at the Fiji National University Campus in Namaka, Nadi. The theme for the forum is Budget 2012 and the private sector. Chamber president Dr Ram Raju said the theme had been carefully selected and [...]
Continue reading …By RACHNA LAL World-renowned local company, Pure Fiji has received an award for having one of the top 10 favourite spa products in the world. The recognition has been given by Spa Finder, a global spa and wellness resource which gives people the opportunity to vote for their favourite spa in diverse categories. Pure Fiji [...]
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