27 Jul 2016

Chinese investors top Fiji investment list

3:17 pm on 27 July 2016

Fiji's Trade and Industry minister says Chinese businesses make up the largest chunk of investors in Fiji.

Nadi shopkeepers clean up outside their shops after flooding this week

Shop owners in Nadi cleaning up after floods caused by several days of heavy rain. April 2016 Photo: RNZI/Sally Round

FBC News reported that Faiyaz Koya said latest figures showed 41 percent of all foreign investment came from China.

Mr Koya urged a delegation of business people from China visiting Fiji to seize opportunities and invest in Fiji.

The broadcaster said the delegation which included multi-million dollar businesses held talks with government officials and possible local partners.