The Torba “Vanuatu Made” Tradeshow and Fête de la Musique brought together local businesses, farmers, entrepreneurs, government agencies and communities, creating opportunities for economic development, market exposure and cultural expression during the annual provincial event.
Organised by the Department of Industry (DoI) under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, the tradeshow provided a platform for local producers and entrepreneurs to showcase their products, connect with potential customers and explore opportunities to expand their businesses.
Promoting Local Production and Value Addition
The Ministry of Trade and Commerce, through the Department of Industry (DoI), has highlighted the remarkable growth of Mt Kava Limited, a locally owned agribusiness that continues to expand its export footprint while creating employment opportunities and generating income for rural communities across Vanuatu.
The Department of Industry under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce is advancing efforts to formalize and strengthen Vanuatu's music sector through the implementation of the Vanuatu National Music Policy 2022–2026 and the development of the proposed National Music Authority Act.
Betarara, North Maewo, Vanuatu – 7 August 2026
The introduction of Business-to-Business (B2B) discussions at the National Agriculture Expo 2026 has delivered immediate commercial outcomes, with local timber company North Efate Timber securing supply agreements valued at an estimated VT1.5 million over the next six months.
The Department of Industry under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce has officially launched the Vanuatu National Garment and Textile Strategy 2026–2031, marking a significant step towards strengthening, formalising, and growing one of Vanuatu's emerging industries.
The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu has marked a significant milestone in advancing its national energy security and economic agenda, with the formal signing initiating the establishment of PetroVan in Vanuatu, in accordance with Council of Ministers Decision No. 362 (2025).
Melbourne, Australia — 25 November 2025.
Vanuatu has opened a major new chapter in its trade and export development with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, through the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS), and MarketPlace Fresh, one of Australia’s largest distributors of premium produce.
The Department of Industry, under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Vanuatu, is proud to announce its participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025, currently taking place in Shanghai, China.
𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝘁𝘂’𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Port Vila, 19 September 2025 – The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Tourism and the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS), has taken another historic step in strengthening the nation’s export capacity.