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Kiribati businesses upskilled in e-commerce to leverage markets’ opportunities

E-commerce Skills /

Tarawa, Kiribati – 22 April 2026 – Through a training delivered by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Kiribati’s private sector has taken a significant step towards the digital economy, with local small businesses gaining new e-commerce skills and tools to expand their market reach and tap into emerging trade opportunities. More than 30 local […]

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Niue businesses strengthen digital capacity through the PIFS E-Biz Plus Program

Access to Finance /

Alofi, Niue – 20 January 2026 – The PIFS E-Biz Plus program in Niue has concluded with five local businesses successfully scaling up their e-commerce operations and enhancing their digital presence. The program, led by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) with funding support from the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU),  builds on an earlier

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Kiribati joins PIFS E-Biz Plus Program to advance e-commerce development

Access to Finance, E-commerce Skills /

Tarawa, Kiribati – 30 October 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is pleased to announce the launch of the PIFS E-Biz Plus program in Kiribati, a regional initiative designed to strengthen e-commerce capabilities and empowering Pacific businesses to participate in the digital economy. “We’re excited to begin work in Kiribati,” said Zarak Khan,

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Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of Fiji Innovation Hub to advance inclusive digital finance

E-payment Solutions /

17 July 2025 – The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of the Fiji Innovation Hub, the first of its kind in Fiji, designed to support entrepreneurs to build inclusive, locally driven financial solutions. According to the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap, fintech present a great potential to deliver digital payment solutions efficiently, from

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The Secretariat awards financial and coaching support to six Niuean businesses to unlock their e-commerce potential

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 4 July 2025 – Six small businesses from Niue have been selected to receive e-commerce coaching and AUD 7,500 in grant funding as part of the PIFS E-Biz Plus program, a regional initiative aimed at boosting private sector’s e-commerce capabilities across Forum Island Countries. A virtual kick-off meeting was held on 4

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Launch of the Pacific Digital Economy Report 2024

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 15 April 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) jointly launched the Pacific Digital Economy Report 2024 at the Forum Secretariat in Suva. The hybrid event drew over 90 participants, including representatives from governments, development agencies, the private sector, and civil

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ANZ Vanuatu partners with M-Vatu to transform digital banking

E-payment Solutions /

Port Vila, Vanuatu – 8 April 2025 – ANZ Vanuatu has successfully integrated with Vodafone Vanuatu’s M-Vatu mobile money platform, creating a seamless banking experience for customers across Vanuatu. This strategic partnership connects traditional banking services with the country’s popular mobile payment system, allowing customers to transfer funds directly between their ANZ accounts and M-Vatu

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Regional workshop strengthens cross-border e-commerce capabilities for Pacific Customs

Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Nadi, Fiji – 21 March 2025 – A regional workshop on Cross-Border E-commerce was held in Nadi, Fiji, from 17 to 21 March 2025, bringing together 25 senior customs officials from Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) member countries. The workshop was jointly organised by OCO and the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), with support from Japan

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PIFS launches ePulse to enable members to track their AfT and e-commerce implementation

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 25 February 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has unveiled ePulse, its newest digital solution designed to help Forum Member Countries monitor the progress on implementation of their national e-commerce strategies. The launch took place during the Pacific Aid-for-Trade (AfT) Day, where PIFS provided updates on its AfT initiatives, including Quality

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Fiji launches National E-commerce Strategy to drive digital transformation and economic growth

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 25 February 2025 – The Government of Fiji officially launched its National E-commerce Strategy 2025–2029, becoming the fifth Forum Island Country with an e-commerce strategy. This document was developed in collaboration with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and Communications, with support from Australia through the Pacific Digital Economy

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Pacific E-commerce Alliance sets 2025 agenda and prepares for regional symposium

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 20 February 2025 – After its establishment in July 2023, the partners of the Pacific E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom) met to discuss e-commerce activities in the region for 2025 and areas of collaboration. PacifEcom focuses on promoting and increasing awareness of the Pacific E-commerce Initiative, mobilising resources, and fostering partnerships to ensure greater

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Pacific Digital Transformation workshop accelerates regional collaboration

ICT Infrastructure & Services /

Suva, Fiji – 14 February 2025 –  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted a three-day regional Digital Transformation workshop for the Pacific in Suva with support from the Government of Fiji, the Government of Australia, and the Joint SDG Fund.  The workshop enabled participants to share digital-transformation experiences in the Pacific region. It also aimed to

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PIFS E-Biz Plus pilot drives digital growth for Pacific MSMEs

Access to Finance, E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 17 December 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the PIFS E-Biz Plus pilot program. Launched in late 2023 and completed in September 2024, the program has supported micro, small, and medium businesses in the Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu,

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Empowering entrepreneurs: PIFS E-Biz workshop for handicraft vendors successfully delivered in Vanuatu

E-commerce Skills, Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Port-Vila, Vanuatu – 11 November 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) hosted an e-commerce workshop to enhance the online entrepreneurial skills of women handicraft vendors in Vanuatu, a key subsector sustaining the local economy and contributing to employment and sustainable development. “The Pacific Islands are rich with unique products that have tremendous potential

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Niue, Tonga and Vanuatu entrepreneurs get ready for e-commerce

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 6-7 November 2024 – Local businesses in  Niue, Tonga, and Vanuatu have gained new skills to enhance their online presence, reach new domestic and international markets and contribute to increase trade flows in the Blue Pacific continent.  The workshop, held simultaneously in the three countries on 6 and 7 November (5 and

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Siuhuu launches in Fiji, opening new markets for local businesses

E-payment Solutions, Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Suva, Fiji – 7 November 2024 – A major marketplace in the Pacific, Siuhuu, has officially launched in Fiji on Thursday 31 October, providing a new platform for local vendors to reach and expand markets nationally, regionally and globally. The online platform, which supports businesses across the Pacific and beyond, is now available to Fijian

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First-ever national anti-scam awareness week held in Fiji

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 30 August 2024 – The rising threat of online scams, combined with the growing numbers of internet users in the Pacific, has created an urgent need to strengthen digital defenses and protect communities from fraudulent online activities. In response, Fiji became the first Pacific country to organise a National Anti-Scam Awareness Week,

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The Pacific E-commerce Alliance gains a new regional partner with the Pacific Tourism Organization

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 22 August 2024 – Today, the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) joined the Pacific Regional E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom) by signing the Statement of Intent and forging a new strategic alliance to boost e-commerce development in the Pacific. E-commerce is a priority of the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy 2020-2025 and aligns to the 2050 Strategy

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A new forum for Development Partners will accelerate E-commerce in the Pacific

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 19 August 2024 – The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Development Partners Sub-committee took place on 15 August 2024, marking a significant milestone in the effort to streamline and coordinate e-commerce development across the Blue Pacific. The Pacific E-commerce Initiative, launched in 2018, aims to advance e-commerce in the region. The

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Siuhuu welcomes new sellers from Papua New Guinea, expanding its Pacific reach

Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Suva, Fiji – 13 August 2024 – Siuhuu is excited to announce the addition of Papua New Guinea’s vendors to its platform. This expansion broadens its coverage across the Pacific region, diversifying the range of products and services available for costumers. Launched in 2022, Siuhuu is the first online marketplace dedicated to connecting and empowering

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Mastercard Drives E-commerce Growth in the Pacific with Merchant Forums in Fiji

E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 18 July 2024 – Mastercard Pacific’s recent series of forums across Fiji have raised awareness about the adoption of digital payments and their potential benefits for local merchants. These dialogues contribute to Mastercard’s dedication to accelerating e-commerce development across the region. During the Suva forum, Craig Kirkland, Head of Mastercard Pacific, highlighted

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The Blue Pacific celebrates 78 newly upskilled entrepreneurs to enhance e-commerce skills

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 06 June 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has proudly celebrated the achievement of 78 entrepreneurs who successfully completed the E-Biz Training Workshop, an initiative designed to equip business owners with essential digital transformation skills. This training is a crucial component of the PIF E-Biz Plus program, designed to support small

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The Blue Pacific celebrates 30 of its policymakers and the launch of eCove Community

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 14 May 2024 – The award ceremony for 30 Pacific policymakers who successfully completed the PIFS E-commerce Rules course from November 2023 to February 2024 marks the end of the cycle for 2024. Their learning journey, however, is not finished. Indeed, the ceremony saw the launch of the eCove Community, a Pacific

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PIFS E-commerce Business Toolkits empowering Private Sector in Tuvalu

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 06 May 2024 – Tuvalu and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) launched two new E-commerce Business Toolkits set to support the Private Sector to move their businesses online. This launch is yet another testament of the importance that Tuvalu gives to participating in the digital economy. The toolkits are an invaluable

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Cross-border Mobile Money transfer opens for Cook Islands and Fiji

E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 30 April 2024 – As of April 2024, people can make cross-border money mobile transfers between Cook Islands and Fiji. This milestone achievement not only enhances the competitive landscape for remittance services in the region but has also the potential to improve people’s lives. The new service is possible thanks to the

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The Pacific responds to declining Correspondent Banking Relations in the region

E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 22 April 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the World Bank co-organised the first High-level gathering on 27-28 March in Sydney to address the decline of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR) in the region. This meeting marks the initial step in implementing the CBR Action Plan, endorsed by Forum Economic

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Pacific officials and stakeholders review progress of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 18 April 2024 – The Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap (the Strategy) is gaining momentum, with the latest update revealing that 61% of its measures are under implementation. The Strategy endorsed by Forum Trade Ministers in 2021 is steadily progressing since the previous update from 2022 reporting that 43% of the

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First Private Sector Meeting on E-commerce Development in the Blue Pacific

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 22 March 2024 – The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Private Sector Sub-committee on 22 March 2024 marked a significant milestone in coordinating e-commerce development initiatives across the Blue Pacific region. Under the leadership of Mr Howard Politini, Board Chair of the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO), the Sub-committee highlighted

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Empowering Entrepreneurs: PIFS E-biz workshop successfully delivered in FSM, Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 15 March 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) proudly completed its E-commerce training tailored to four countries and aimed at supporting small businesses in transitioning from online to offline. Training workshops were held simultaneously in Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu earlier in the year, with the fourth being extended to the

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Papua New Guinea explores accession to Cross-Border Paperless Trade Agreement

Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Suva, Fiji – 06 February 2024 – Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Ministry of International Trade and Investment (MITI) convened a comprehensive national consultation on 6th February to deliberate on the country’s potential accession to the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade (CPTA). CPTA is a UN Treaty whose aim is to make cross-border

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UNCTAD and UNESCAP embrace founding roles – Pacific E-commerce Alliance

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 11 December 2023 – During the UNCTAD eWeek in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 4-8, 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) officially become founding partners of the Pacific E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom), paving the way to strengthened collaboration for

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Henry Puna and Mere Falemka at the HIgh Level session on a Regional approach to e-commerce and digital trade in the Pacific

Pacific Region’s work on e-commerce highlighted at UNCTAD eWeek

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 11 December 2023 – The Pacific was under the spotlight at the UNCTAD eWeek from December 4-8, 2023, in Geneva, showcasing a regional approach to enhancing trade through technology and connectivity. Centre stage at the UNCTAD eWeek was taken with two High-level sessions featuring ‘A Regional Approach to E-commerce and Digital Trade in the

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The Pacific Islands Forum addresses gender disparity in the technology sector

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 08 December 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum joined forces with Outsource Fiji for the auspicious WinTech event, occurred on the 1st of December in Suva. This collaborative effort is geared towards addressing gender disparities in the Pacific’s technology sector and actively advancing the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan. Acting Director of Policy,

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Building digital capacity: PIFS launches second cycle of e-commerce rules for Pacific policymakers

E-commerce Skills, Legal and Regulatory Framework /

Suva, Fiji – 27 November 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) proudly announces the commencement of the second iteration of its E-commerce Rules Course for Policymakers. This blended course builds upon the training materials available on the Pacific E-commerce Portal, recently updated to reflect the latest developments. The opening of the 8-week part-time

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Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat E-commerce Rules Course, 23 November 2023 to 20 February 2024

Empowering Pacific negotiators: The 2nd cycle of PIFS e-commerce rules course

Legal and Regulatory Framework /

Suva, Fiji – 09 November 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is gearing up for the second cycle of the PIFS E-commerce Rules Course for Pacific policymakers, scheduled from 23 November 2023 to 20 February 2024. The training is aimed at enhancing the capacity of Pacific Negotiators in working on and engaging with

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The Pacific E-commerce Alliance welcomes the Commonwealth Secretariat as its first founding partner

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 30 October 2023 – A significant moment in history of E-commerce development in the Pacific region unfolded today as the Commonwealth Secretariat becomes the first to sign the Statement of Intent for the Pacific Regional E-commerce Alliance, also known as PacifEcom. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s commitment to supporting e-commerce development in the Pacific

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Regional workshop advances e-commerce legal frameworks in the Pacific

Legal and Regulatory Framework /

Suva, Fiji – 30 October 2023 – The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Asia Development Bank (ADB), and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) hosted a 3-day regional workshop centered on e-commerce legal frameworks. The event, held at PIFS in Suva, brought together more than 40

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UNCTAD eWeeK 2023

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 24 October 2023 – UNCTAD eWeek: Shaping Our Digital Future with Global Insights From 4 to 8 December 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the next edition of the eWeek. Digitalisation is one of the most influential mega-trends that will affect development outcomes in the short

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Registration open for e-learning course on legal aspects for e-commerce

Legal and Regulatory Framework /

Suva, Fiji – 12 October 2023 – Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and delegates from Permanent Missions in Geneva have an exciting opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the field of e-commerce. Registration is now open for an e-learning course titled ‘Legal Aspects for E-commerce,’ scheduled to run from October 30 to December 8,

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Tuvalu paves the way for Cross-Border Paperless Trade with UN report launch

Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation /

Suva, Fiji – 29 September 2023 – The Readiness Assessment on Cross-border Paperless Trade report co-launched by the Government of Tuvalu and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) offers an evaluation of the country’s ability to trade by enabling electronic trade processes and documentation across borders. According to UNESCAP,

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USAID’s digital connectivity initiative aims to transform the Pacific

ICT Infrastructure & Services /

Suva, Fiji – 13 September 2023 – In August 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched in Suva the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP), a program aiming at accelerating ICT Infrastructure development and promoting a secure online environment in the Pacific region. Digital connectivity is a critical factor for the Pacific

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A step forward for the Pacific E-commerce Governance

Strategy and Governance /

Suva, Fiji – 23 August 2023 – In July 2023, the Pacific E-commerce Committee (PEC) approved the terms of reference of two sub-committees through an out-of-session decision. The newly approved Private Sector E-commerce Sub-committee and the Development Partners E-commerce Sub-committee mark a significant advancement in the governance structure that supports the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy

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Launch of UN report reveals Fiji’s digital and financial literacy landscape

E-commerce Skills, E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 01 August 2023 – In 2022, the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) conducted a Digital and Financial Literacy Baseline Survey in seven Pacific Island Countries: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Fiji was the first of the Pacific countries where the survey was rolled out. On 27

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M-PAiSA Mastercard emerges as a game-changing solution for the Pacific

E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 22 May 2023 – The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard, an exciting addition to Pacific e-payment solutions. Through M-PAiSA Mastercard, the partnership between Vodafone and Mastercard in Fiji opens the doors for M-PAiSA customers to purchase products domestically and internationally with assured security. Vodafone Fiji Board Chair, Mr

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Grant opportunity: digital innovative solutions to support Pacific agribusinesses

Access to Finance, E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 22 May 2023 – The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is inviting private sectors innovators to submit proposals on digital innovative solutions to support micro to medium scale Pacific Agribusinesses. The Pacific Agri-MSME Digital Innovation Challenge will offer grants of up to USD 80,000 and a range of support services to

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Pacific Island participants complete course on digital identity for trade and development

E-commerce Skills /

Suva, Fiji – 17 May 2023 – 46 participants from the Pacific obtained certificates of completion from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) organized course on “Digital Identity for Trade and Development” (DITD) for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Participants that attended the training were from Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru,

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A new cross-border mobile money service launched in the Pacific

E-payment Solutions /

Suva, Fiji – 12 May 2023 – The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of a new feature connecting Vodafone’s M-PAiSA and M-Vatu services and allowing cross-border money transfers. The new feature allows greater convenience to remit funds across the borders from Fiji to Vanuatu paving way for inclusive digital transfer solutions and instantaneous transfer.

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