WELCOME to the online version of the latest Business Advantage publication on Vanuatu, created to give international business leaders an overview of the current potential for investment and trade with Vanuatu.

Vanuatu offers excellent opportunities for the international business community in areas such as tourism, real estate, agri-industry and fisheries. It is also a thriving offshore financial centre.However, it suffers from a lack of awareness, even in its own region.

In preparing Business Advantage: Vanuatu, we have extensively researched business conditions in Vanuatu and conducted many interviews with Vanuatu and Australasian business people, and relevant Vanuatu Government agencies.

We hope this publication inspires and educates you to the possibilities that Vanuatu has to offer. We look forward to receiving your comments. Please click on the links below to read this report in PDF format.

All material Copyright © 2008 Business Advantage International Pty Ltd.

1. Contents and foreword

2. Investment Climate:
On the back of a sustained period of high economic growth and political stability, Vanuatu has every reason to look ahead with confidence.

3. Tourism investment
Vanuatu's tourism industry is growing rapidly and its outlook is bright.

4. Santo: an island emerging
Vanuatu's rather negleected largest island is starting to fulfil its enormous potential.

5. Who's who in Vanuatu business

6. Real estate:
Vanuatu's property boom extends beyond the capital.

7. Financial services:
Vanuatu's financial sector is mature and varied.

8. Infrastructure:
Several interesting developments are set to deliver long-term benefits.

9. Business travel guide to Port Vila, Vanuatu's capital