AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Investment: Solomon Islands and Vietnam have appointed Honiara entrepreneur Vo Viet Cuong as honorary consul, aiming to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and development. Mining: A government team has studied Papua New Guinea’s gold refining and resource management as Solomon Islands prepares stronger minerals legislation. Finance: Finance Minister Rexon Ramofafia is taking the country’s development priorities to IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, while the Government begins consultations on its 2027 budget strategy. Business Costs: Rising fuel prices are squeezing manufacturers, shipping operators and Solomon Power, where fuel now makes up 67% of operating costs; SolTuna uses about 430,000 litres a month. Agribusiness: UK-backed equipment is expected to expand Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands’ cocoa processing and export capacity, supporting a business network of more than 1,000 farmers.
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