Vanuatu economy boosts by $31 million per year!

Cruise boosts Vanuatu economy 3 September 2014 Rebecca Gibson Cruise tourism injected AUS$34 million into the local economy of Pacific island Vanuatu in 2013, according to a new economic impact study. Jointly funded by cruise operator Carnival Australia, the...

Vanuatu Tok Tok kicks off

Tok Tok kicks off with record crowds 29 August, 2014 Hannah Edensor Tok Tok Vanuatu 2014 has broken records for attendance as the first day of the tourism and trade event began yesterday. The event, in its 11th year, has attracted over 70 wholesalers and media guests...

Vanuatu has new FIFA project in development in Santo

New FIFA Project development in Santo   Football in Vanuatu has received a major fillip with an upgrade of the Sokka City Stadium in Luganville, Santo Province. Sokka City Stadium played host to the OFC U-17 Championship two years ago and attracted average crowds of...

Vanuatu, China pledge to boost cooperation

China, Vanuatu pledge to boost cooperation Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister of Vanuatu Joe Natuman met in Nanjing on Sunday, pledging to boost bilateral cooperation. Hailing Natuman as an old friend of the Chinese people, Xi said the Vanua’aku...

Vanuatu, a Fast growing economy in the Pacific?

Fast growth in the Pacific is possible – look at Vanuatu Stephen Howes and Nikunj Soni1 The importance of Vanuatu’s growth – dispelling the myth that Pacific island economies cannot grow View full report PDF Growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years. This...