Welcome to Issue 2, 2026 of Pacific Business Review, an edition that captures a region advancing with renewed confidence—where reform, investment, connectivity and sectoral resilience are shaping the next phase of Pacific growth.
We lead with Fiji’s kava sector, where export growth is accelerating on the back of regulatory reforms and expanded market access.
Infrastructure takes centre stage in Solomon Islands, where Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has launched a national investment pipeline exceeding SBD$19 billion.
In Vanuatu, efforts to deepen long-term engagement with Hong Kong point to a strategic shift toward institutional partnerships and capital alignment.
Meanwhile, in Papua New Guinea, the arrival of new ATR aircraft underscores continued investment in aviation capacity and reliability.
Beyond the cover, this issue explores a wide spectrum of developments—from policy reforms and investment frameworks to sector-specific progress across mining, energy, finance and agriculture.
