by Richard Butler | 01 Aug 2019 | Invest
In this comprehensive interview, Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice discusses the small flag carrier’s recent A220 order, plans for expanding the turboprop fleet, expected improvements in connectivity, the anticipated growth of tourism in Vanuatu and the airline’s corresponding projected growth... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 20 Jul 2019 | Invest
The government of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has confirmed that it is talks with investors from Laos regarding... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 03 Jul 2019 | Invest
Sydney-based property investor and high-net-worth manager iProsperity Group has snagged Vanuatu’s casino-hotel resort Iririki Island Resort & Spa for about $... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 07 Mar 2019 | Invest
Onesua Presbyterian College (OPC) is privileged to be the first college to implement a Biogas Energy System which harnesses energy from organic waste to reliable cooking gas. Biogas is a popular alternative around the world where... Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 19 Dec 2018 | Invest
Richard Butler | 19th December 2018...
I incorrectly reported last week the Australian Government announced at APEC Papau New Guinea was going to provide $1.5 billion for infrastructure into the South Pacific. It is now $3 billion between the Islands of the South Pacific.
A substantial amount of money pouring in for infrastructure, roadworks, airfields, hospitals, schools and humanitarian projects which will provide employment. This answers many dreams for the local political leaders in Pacific Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 10 Sep 2018 | Invest
Richard Butler | Orange business | 10 Sept 2018
The rise of Chinese travel, both domestic and outbound, has been facilitated in large part by the large number of Chinese airlines. Naturally, the value and reach of these airline brands is growing, at least according the latest Brand Finance ranking of the world's top 50most valuable airline brands in 2018. Overall, Chinese airlines took eight spots on the list and three in the top ten. The most valuable Chinese airline brand was China Southern. Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 06 Apr 2018 | Invest
Richard Butler | Reserve Bank Of Vanuatu | April 6th 2018
Real sector developments Vanuatu received 54,549 total visitors in January 2017.
Total visitor arrivals rose by 23 percent over the previous month and 35 percent over the year. Of the total, 10,130 visitors arrived by air and 44,419 visitors arrived by cruise-ships. Air arrivals rose by 13 percent over the same month of last year and cruise-ship visitors rose by 41 percent.
The majority (80 percent) of air arrivals, holiday visitors, Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 05 Sep 2017 | Invest
Richard Butler | China Daily | Sept 5th 2017
SYDNEY -- Often overlooked in terms of the broader world view, the nations of the South Pacific are primed with tremendous growth opportunities over the next few decades, with tourism from China pegged as one of the most promising aspects of their development.
In a new report set to be released on Thursday by the World Bank entitled Pacific Possible, and obtained early by Xinhua, coinciding with the Pacific Islands Forum underway this week in Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 19 Mar 2017 | Invest, News
Post by Richard Butler | 19 March 2017 |
35 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Vanuatu and China, were celebrated at the new national convention centre with the Prime Minister and the Chinese Vanuatu Embassy Ambassador Liu Quan.
The Ambassador in his speech reminded us that on March 26th, 1982 and then Prime Minister Walter Lini signed the Historic document to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries. Vanuatu thus became the first western government to recognise Read more [...]
by Richard Butler | 02 Nov 2016 | Invest, Live & Work
Post by Richard Butler | 2 November 2016 |
Record numbers of Americans are renouncing citizenship. Four times a year the Treasury Department names individuals ho renounced -- publicly. The numbers are HUGE. One poll, reported in The Hill, shows 25% of Americans will consider leaving if Donald Trump is elected.
Of course, most who threaten to leave because of politics are not earnest. For those who are, they may mean a short-lived move -- not a final exit. Giving up citizenship is a huge deal, Read more [...]
