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Siuhuu launches in Fiji, opening new markets for local businesses

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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 entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the growing […]

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

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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 the rapid growth of digital payments in

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

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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 partnership between mHits, leading Australian FinTech mobile

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The Pacific responds to declining Correspondent Banking Relations in the region

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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 Ministers in August 2023. The Pacific region

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Solomon Islands launches M-SELEN mobile money service

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On 12 June, Solomon Islands launched its third mobile money service, M-SELEN. Thanks to Our Telekom, Solomon Islands leading mobile network operator, and the support from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the app will be a key enabler to financial inclusivity and online purchasing for the unbanked population. According to the Pacific Regional

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

E-commerce Skills, E-payment Solutions /

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 July 2023, UNCDF and the Reserve Bank

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

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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 Joe Taoi, said, “The launch of M-PAiSA

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Grant opportunity: Digital Innovative Solutions to support Pacific Agribusinesses

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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 design and launch digital solutions that support

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

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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. The new service directly implements Measure 5.1.4

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