Improved disposable household incomes from lower taxes, government financial support and remittance inflows from Fijians abroad continue to underpin consumer spending. The vehicle industry has clearly benefitted under this climate and this has been further supported by favourable labour market conditions, as reflected in growing numbers of newly registered members with the Fiji National Provident Fund and job advertisements placed in the daily newspapers.
BIS central bankers’ speeches  1  Investment activity has expanded and continues to grow with momentum from both the private sector and Government.