A local bank in Samoa has taken the initiative to make the next step towards progressing e-commerce and has announced that their small loan requests can now be submitted online. In a statement issued by the Samoa Commercial Bank (SCB), customers just have to register with the bank’s internet banking […]
Microfinance company South Pacific Business Development has joined with Cyber Food, a Fiji-based online food delivery platform, to bridge the digital divide between Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises in the country. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Suva today, which was officiated by Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Mastercard has partnered up with Vodafone Fiji to launch a new Mastercard product aimed at improving financial inclusion and supporting remittance payments. Mastercard Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Ruth Riviere says “as the world moves towards digital payments and online shopping, M-PAiSA Mastercard […]
By Yesim Elhan-Kayalar, Yasuyuki Sawada and Yana van der Meulen Rodgers The COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses of all scales and types worldwide. However, little is known about the role and potential of online platforms in supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) during such crises, particularly in emerging markets. We […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Having built a name for himself with a bow and arrows, George Fong has shifted his sights to meeting the need for a ticket-organising app for Fijian event holders. TicketMax, a new event ticketing platform, was created from scratch by Fong and is designed for anyone who […]
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia, the region’s leading trade and investment promotion agency, have opened applications to business professionals across the Blue Pacific region for PTI Australia’s LinkedIn Essentials – Pacific Masterclass, a pioneering initiative specifically tailored for Pacific businesses. The first of its kind, the interactive online workshop seeks […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Entrepreneur and new parliamentarian, Rinesh Sharma, is a 29-year-old with a desire to make a difference in his community. He is no stranger to failure, hard work, or the agricultural landscape. But his entrepreneurial mindset and passion for farming are what drives him. “What really helped me […]
A new Pacific e-commerce portal has been launched to help businesses transition from purely physical operation to online trading. The portal was launched by the Pacific Islands Forum yesterday, and includes self-paced training courses for any traders that want to either transition to online trading or set up an online business. […]
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