AN invitation has been extended to Japanese investors to explore business investment opportunities in Fiji.
“Fiji is open for business and Japanese investment is warmly welcome. Together, we can build a stronger Pacific economy, one that is resilient, inclusive and sustainable,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Communications Manoa Kamikamica said at the Fiji-Japan Business Dialogue last Wednesday.
He said the island nation was ready to partner in building a resilient and sustainable Pacific economy.
Mr Kamikamica said Japanese investors were also well positioned to contribute to Fiji’s growth across priority sectors, that included renewable energy, ICT and digital services, tourism development, agriculture, aquaculture, and advanced manufacturing.
He said Fiji’s young and skilled workforce, combined with its strategic location and preferential access to global markets, offered significant advantages to partners seeking regional expansion.
He noted the partnership between Energy Fiji Ltd (EFL) and Japan’s Chugoku Electric Power as a model for future collaboration in clean energy and smart technology.
He said such initiatives strengthened Fiji’s energy security while creating opportunities for knowledge and technology transfer.
Mr Kamikamica also noted the vital role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in driving Fiji’s inclusive growth, saying with majority of those MSMEs making up Fiji’s businesses, there were opportunities for collaboration with Japan’s cooperative moment to empower rural communities and expand grassroots economic development.
He said trade between Fiji and Japan had reached record levels and was confident that renewed business dialogue would build on that momentum.
He also noted recent reforms to create a business-friendly environment, such as the National Digital Strategy, Business Service Platform for investment approvals, and the construction of four subsea cables by Google, which would place Fiji at the heart of regional digital connectivity.
“Your investment in Fiji will not only deliver growth and innovation but also create jobs, strengthen communities and ensure prosperity for our people,” the DPM said.
He said Fiji was committed to deepening bilateral ties with Japan through sustainable investment, innovation and shared values.
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Note: This article was first published under the headline: Fiji invites Japanese investors in Page 13 of the print version of The Fiji Times dated Monday, September 29, 2025
