Is AI Coming for Jobs in the Pacific? Here’s the Real Talk
First of All – What Is AI? If you’re not familiar with AI, it stands for Artificial Intelligence. That might sound complicated, but here’s the simple version: AI is when computers are programmed to “think” and “learn” like humans. It doesn’t mean robots walking around...
📸 How to Take Great Product Photos with Your Phone
High-quality product photos can make all the difference in selling your handcrafted pieces. Whether you’re sharing your culture through carved pendants, tapa cloth, or woven baskets, great images help customers appreciate the detail, meaning, and craftsmanship of your work. If you’re setting up your business...
Turning Criticism into Growth: How to Handle Negative Reviews in Your Business
If you’re a business just joining Siuhuu, welcome – you’re stepping into a marketplace where real feedback drives real growth. But let’s be honest: not all feedback will be glowing. Negative reviews will happen. The question is, what do you do with them? Handled right,...
Siuhuu: Uniting Pacific Island-Owned Businesses Worldwide with a ‘Business Services’ Category
In an increasingly interconnected world, finding culturally familiar services in unfamiliar territories can be a daunting task. Enter Siuhuu, a revolutionary platform dedicated to connecting Pacific Island-owned businesses with customers worldwide. Siuhuu’s new business services category aims to create a unified space where Pacific Islanders...
Meet the Founder

Akanesi Kaufusi, also known as Akanesi Tohotoa, a Tongan native, embodies resilience and vision, having transformed her personal challenges into a pioneering business venture. Akanesi moved from Tonga to New Zealand to further her studies, where she earned degrees in Business and Theology. During this period, she faced difficulties locating Pacific Island-owned businesses in her vicinity. This struggle planted the seed for what would become her groundbreaking initiative.
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