Fiji’s economic outlook and emerging trade opportunities will be prominently highlighted at the upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, according to Council President Zane Yoshida. This long-established platform aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between Australia and Fiji, showcasing Fiji’s diversified economy which has been built on a legacy of strong business relationships.
Scheduled for October 22-24, 2025, at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel on the Gold Coast, the forum invites businesses from both nations to engage with high-ranking policymakers and industry experts. Yoshida encourages Australian and Fijian companies to seize this unique opportunity to explore potential collaborations across various sectors, including infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and business process outsourcing.
Yoshida emphasized the significance of collaboration, stating, “I encourage all businesses with an interest in Fiji and the Pacific to join us, as together we chart the course for the next phase of our partnership and growth.”
The forum will feature prominent speakers such as Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, Finance Minister Biman Prasad, and Westpac economist Justin Smirk. Additionally, representatives from Investment Fiji, the Asian Development Bank, KPMG, and various Australian trade and infrastructure agencies will participate.
This upcoming event follows a recent joint business forum organized by the Fiji-Australia Business Council and the Australia-Fiji Business Council, which successfully attracted over 200 delegates to discuss investment opportunities in Fiji. Notable talks focused on the potential in agriculture and tourism sectors and detailed ongoing infrastructure projects that could total F$6 billion by 2030.
The positive momentum generated by these forums reflects an optimistic perspective on bilateral relations and economic cooperation, highlighting the potential for sustainable growth through innovative partnerships. With Fiji’s ongoing economic diversification, the forthcoming Business Forum is positioned to significantly contribute to the country’s transformation and the expansion of trade relations throughout the Pacific region.