Regional Archive August 2018
5 articles
Close to 30,000 Rural ni-Vanuatu to be Migrated to Electronic Banking
Addressing low usage, cost of travel and lack of opportunities to transact, the National Bank of Vanuatu (NBV) has announced the migration of close to 30,000 of its rural customers from a legacy paper-based passbook system to electronic and mobile banking.
Australia Continues to Invest in Pacific Skills
The Australian Government says that it will continue to build on its longstanding investment in Pacific skills by strengthening Australia’s flagship Pacific vocational training facility.
Meeting Labour Needs in Lockyer Valley and Bundaberg
The Federal Government’s Seasonal Worker Program can assist growers in employing new workers.
Prehistoric Mass Graves May be Linked to Tsunamis
New research by UNSW scientists points to prehistoric mass graves being related to tsunamis. The findings could change how researchers interpret coastal human settlement in prehistory.
Investment Alliance Seeks to Counter China’s Pacific Influence
"Good investments stem from transparency, adhering to robust global standards, employing the local workforce, and avoiding unsustainable debt burdens."
