How shared distrust of China Is fueling closer India-Australia relations
Professor Ian Hall, Griffith Asia Institute shares insights on the strengthening of India-Australia Relations Read More
COVID-19
Imagining a new post-COVID-19 international economic order for the Pacific islands
A new international economic order must be embraced for the Pacific islands which places our peoples and cultural heritage at the core of this new development paradigm. Dr Transform Aqorau shares his insights. Read More
Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing
Tess Newton Cain and Dan McGarry share their weekly update on Covid-19 in the Pacific. Read More
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji: Revised growth predictions 2019-2020
Statement by the Chairman of the Macroeconomic Committee and Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Mr Ariff Ali. Read More
The spending splurge matters, regardless of what modern monetary theory says
There are a number of reasons why deficits and debt do matter, even if the debt is effectively owed to the central bank and even if it has been created in a recession, or in anticipation of one – as is the case for the COVID-19 to the economy. Read More
Tough choices dealing with COVID-19 in the Pacific
Tess Newton Cain shares her insights on the tough choices Pacific Island Countries have to make when dealing with the covid19 pandemic. Read More
Regional wrap | 53
Australia commits $270 billion to boost defence capability. CCP's draconian national security law comes into effect in Hong Kong. India bans 59 Chinese apps amid border tensions Read More
Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing | 1 July
The Pacific Region has listed 382 cases of covid19, an increase of 22 since last week. Tess Newton Cain and Dan McGarry share their insights. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 1 July
Tess Newton Cain's weekly bulletin looks at the gender-based violence in PNG, social impacts of COVID-19 in Fiji, New Caledonia referendum, opposition party in Fiji and the new Kiribati president’s agenda. Read More
The two great threats of 2020: coronavirus – and Keynes
The fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic leaves an economically threatening legacy of high budget deficits and public debt. Professor Tony Makin shares his insights. Read More
