Chamber's Lali Buzz

Chamber's Lali Buzz (ex Monthly Focus) is a a monthly article that, starting from 2011, will be published in Tongan in the  Taimi Tonga. It aims at starting constructive debate on how to identify impediments to doing business in Tonga and improve the overall business climate. From time to time we will also ask businesses, organizations, government departments and other stakeholders interested in Advancing Business in Tonga to contribute articles. The views published in the Lali Buzz are not necessarily endorsed by Chamber. We welcome contributions & comments on articles published.

September 2011 Issue Topic: Statistics: A Vital tool for Businesses. Download the English Version or the Tongan version.

August 2011 Issue Topic: Reforming Tonga's public sector enterprises to promote private sector-led economic growth. Download the English or the Tongan Version.

July 2011 Issue Topic: Why and how business should support initiative against youth employment. Download the English Version.

June 2011 Issue Topic: How to improve the land system to promote private sector growth? Download the English Version

May 2011 Issue Topic: Counterfeit Products: A threat to Customers and Businesses. Download the English Version

April 2011 Issue Topic: The optic fiber cable link and it's impact on Tonga's internet access. Download the English version or the Tongan version

March 2011 Issue Topic: When complying with Licensing Laws disadvantages businesses. Download the English version or the Tongan version

February 2011 Issue Topic: Why is businesses participation crucial to address the issues affecting them? Download the English version or the Tongan version

January 2011 Issue Topic: When Businesses abuse the system, who is to blame? Download the English version or the Tongan version

September 2010 Issue Topic: Foreign contractors & donor funded projects compliance with local business regulations & taxes. Download the English version.

August 2010 Issue Topic: Foreign Investment Certificates and Business Licences. Download the English version or the Tongan version

July 2010 Issue Topic: Government consultation. Download the English version or the Tongan version

June 2010 Issue Topic: Government payments. Download the English version or the Tongan version

May 2010 Issue Topic: Taxation. Download the English version or the Tongan version

April 2010 Issue Topic: Renewable Energies. Download the English version