Suva, Fiji – 19 December 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has released the Pacific E-commerce Priorities report 2025, a new annual publication designed to help steer coordinated action and investment toward the most urgent needs in the region’s digital trade ecosystem. The report consolidates the results of three online surveys conducted with members […]
30 September 2025 – Jamaica (Caribbean) – The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched the Commonwealth Model Law on Digital Trade, along with a comprehensive guide to enactment. This is a major step in updating trade laws and enhancing the global digital economy. The new law aims to update trade rules, make businesses more competitive, and promote
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Nadi, Fiji – 5 September 2025 – The first EU-Pacific Business Forum took place in Nadi, Fiji, on 4–5 September 2025, bringing together government officials, private sector representatives, and development partners to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two regions. The two-day Forum featured a range of thematic sessions and networking opportunities. Panels covered
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Nadi, Fiji – 14 August 2025 – Around 200 Pacific Island leaders, policymakers, and partners gathered for Pacific Cyber Week 2025 on 11-14 August in Nadi, reaffirming a united call for practical solutions, stronger collaboration, and regionally driven cyber resilience. The event builds on the Pacific Islands Forum’s decision to consolidate cybersecurity initiatives into one
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Suva, Fiji – 29 April 2025 – The United Nations for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), has launched the Pacific Cyberlaws Gap Analysis, a comprehensive study aimed at identifying areas where digital legal frameworks in the region need strengthening. The finding provides guidance for policymakers to navigate
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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
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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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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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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Suva, Fiji – 11 October 2022 – Thirteen Pacific countries will benefit from the UNCTAD-TrainforTrade, one of the partners of the Pacific E-commerce Initiative, blended learning strategy to boost the digital economy in Small Island Developing States. Officially launched on 15 July 2022 in Geneva, the project aims to foster digital economy development on three
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