by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
The 40th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo (APNGBFTE) comes at a significant moment in Papua New Guinea’s national journey –marking the country’s 50th year of independence. Scheduled to take place from 23rd to 25th June 2025 at the Stanley Hotel...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development across the Pacific Islands. The conference will bring together government leaders, private sector...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in early June showcased a vibrant pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands region, revealing nearly US$2 billion in upcoming tenders and reinforcing calls for early...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Port is poised for a major transformation under an AUD 32 million (PGK 80 million) infrastructure upgrade contract awarded to local construction firm Global Construction Ltd. The project forms part of a broader initiative backed by the...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
In a major effort to cushion households from the rising cost of living, the Papua New Guinea government has announced the removal of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 13 essential items, effective from 1 June 2025. The tax relief measure, which will run until 30...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea’s agricultural export sector marked a significant breakthrough in May 2025 with the country’s first-ever coffee shipment to Dubai. The landmark consignment—comprising 121 bags of premium green bean coffee and weighing 7.3 tonnes—was airlifted via...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Japanese mining company Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd has expressed strong interest in investing in Papua New Guinea’s resource-rich mining sector, particularly in copper and limestone projects. The move comes as PNG continues to court foreign investment to revitalise its...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Papua New Guinea is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its trade and investment policies to enhance its appeal to investors and stimulate economic development. Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, announced these reforms during the 8th...
by DevNadkarni | May 15, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
The countdown has begun for the second Pacific Infrastructure Conference, set to take place from 18-20 August 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will bring together decision-makers, developers, investors, and community voices from across...
by DevNadkarni | May 15, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr Ewen McDonald, arrived in Port Moresby on 7 May 2025 to formally commence his diplomatic posting, reinforcing the continuity of one of Australia’s most significant regional partnerships. Mr...
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