Vanuatu is a small island nation located in the South Pacific, with a tourism-reliant economy that accounts for around 40% of its GDP. The country has seen steady growth in recent years, but it still has obstacles to overcome for continued economic development and prosperity.

New Caledonia has managed to keep their COVID19 cases to just 26, with all cases detected in quarantine and no community transmission recorded. With restrictions lifted and the country open, with the exemption of international tourism, the economy is looking to bounce back.