The announcement of the National Budget 2010 this morning will reveal the government's plans on how it will increase investment levels in the country.
The Chief Executive Officer for the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau said for the first 10 months of this year 62 projects have been registered with FTIB by many foreign investors.
Annie Rogers said the value of these projects is stronger than last year with employment numbers to be higher.
Rogers said that she cannot say the same for last years figures as there has been a vast difference however this year looks promising.
Exporters in the country are hopeful that government will give more duty concessions to exporters in the 2010 National Budget.
National Exporters Limited owner, Sunny Singh said they have to pay duty for the cardboard they use to export their products.
He said they are hoping the government will make certain items dutyfree to assist the exporters.
According to Singh apart from vegetables, they export snacks, soft drinks and liquor to the US and other countries.
He said their products are of US standard.
Meanwhile, Singh adds that meetings with farmers went well where they were assured that they will increase their output to meet their demands.
National Budget to reveal govt’s plans
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