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VIPA makes changes to its Application & Processes

July 3, 2018May 6, 2019

New Business Plan template and changes in forms The VIPA Board of Directors has recently approved changes in the Authority’s […]

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FDI Awareness a must from VIPA

February 16, 2018May 6, 2019

Survey calls for more awareness on FDI VIPA must increase its awareness on FDI in Port Vila and elsewhere. This […]

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VIPA participates in JICA Training

January 10, 2018May 6, 2019

Capacity Building for FDI promotion staff through JICA From the 20th November to the 22nd December 2017 VIPA’s Investment Promotion […]

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Tamarama Building Opens

November 29, 2017May 6, 2019

One Stop Shop – lighthouse for all visitors The Tamarama Building that houses the Government’s Investment Service Center was officially […]

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WAIPA welcomes VIPA

October 15, 2017

VIPA now part of WAIPA The Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority is now an official member of the prominent World Association […]

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Legislation Consultations

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

4th Legislation Consultations Completed The 4th consultations on VIPA’s draft legislation with its parent ministry, Ministry of Trade and Commerce, […]

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Improving revenue mobilization – tax training program

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

VIPA to participate in Tax Policy training program VIPA will be part of a team of government specialists attending a […]

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VIPA One Stop Shop Service Commences

September 14, 2017September 15, 2017

VIPA reopens with Investment Service Center VIPA has since moved from its former location at the Laguna Building to the […]

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Groundbreaking ceremony for MG Sky Hotel

June 5, 2017September 14, 2017

MG Global taking Port Vila Global! Boosting the harbor view with a taste of international glamour is the MG Sky […]

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Fee Change

March 20, 2017March 22, 2017

New Renewal and Variation Fees VIPA’s Renewal and Variation application fees has undergone a 50% reduction from its initial rate […]

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