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Economy

IMF: Govt Must Spend on People, Not on Non-Urgent Projects

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Vanuatu that while the country is trying to recover economically, government spending must focus on critical areas...

Tanna People Open Homes for Visitors as Big Events Bring More Demand

High demand for accommodation, transport, and shops shows early signs of economic benefits for the island. Some people on Tanna are opening their homes to...

UN Report Calls for Urgent Action to Boost Investment in Vanuatu

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its 2025 World Investment Report, highlighting an 11% global decline in foreign direct...

Consultations Underway for Major Trade Reform to Strengthen Consumer Protection in Vanuatu

A major trade reform is underway in Vanuatu, aimed at addressing unfair competition in the market and improving consumer protection across the country. As inflation...

Concerns Grow Over Rise of Chinese Retail Shops in Vanuatu’s Residential Areas

Local business owners and community leaders are voicing growing concern over the sharp rise in Chinese-owned retail stores now operating in residential areas of...

Agricultural Exports Drop in First Quarter of 2025

Agricultural production and export volumes in Vanuatu declined slightly in the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from the Vanuatu Bureau...

Labour Force Survey Reaches Over 80% of Targeted Households

More than 80% of the 4,000 selected households in the Labour Force Survey sample have been successfully interviewed, according to the Vanuatu Bureau of...

Vanuatu and ADB Explore Rapid Disaster Financing to Strengthen Resilience

The Government of Vanuatu and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in advanced discussions on a contingent disaster financing tool that would allow the...

Luganville Council Owed VT68 Million in Property Tax

The Luganville Municipal Counci is currently owed over VT68 million in unpaid property tax, according to Property Tax Officer Fred Manses. During a public awareness...

Government Invests VT18 Billion to Upgrade Santo’s Pekoa Airport

Vanuatu Government has committed VT18 billion for a major upgrade and expansion of Pekoa International Airport in Luganville, Santo — a key step in...

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Island Fortune Ships Launched for Shepherds Outer Islands

The Shepherds Outer Islands Constituency celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, 26 September 2025, with the launch of Island Fortune 1 and Island Fortune...

Merelava Villagers Turn to Weaving as Copra Shipping Slows

For more than 10 years, people of Merelava’s Aota village have relied on weaving and other local products to make a living, following the...

Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign Expands Across Efate

Awareness on cervical cancer is spreading across Efate as the IK-Kana Cancer Foundation continues its community outreach. Max Albert, President of the foundation, told VBTC...

Malekula’s Lakatoro Market Extension Project Kicks Off

The extension of Lakatoro Market on Malekula officially began this week, with a total project budget of over VT4 million. Of this, VT2 million...

28 Market Vendors Graduate from ANZ Saver Plus Pilot in Vanuatu

ANZ has celebrated the graduation of 28 market vendors in Port Vila from its Saver Plus pilot program— marking a major step toward financial...
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