Tonga business

Tonga has untapped potential, says Business Council leader

     

Speaking ahead of a three day visit to the kingdom next week, NZTBC chair Sione Taufa said Tonga had much for people wanting to do business in the Pacific region.

“It has unique human capital, with well educated, English-speaking people and it boasts an economy with great potential,” Taufa said.

“Its industries are still growing, so there is a lot of room for development.

“Tonga has the untapped potential of a rapidly growing youth population and a special cultural heritage which is seen in all aspects of life – and in business.”

Tonga business burnt down

 The cause of the fire in the large Asian-owned business has not yet been confirmed.

Radio Tonga said the cost of the damage had been put at $US440, 000.

Police said a man was being held in custody on suspicion of theft after he was apprehended outside the shop at the time of the fire.

The fire came two weeks after an attempted robbery on the same business during which a vehicle was driven right into the shop.

Photo: Torsten Blackwood / AFP