by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council has appointed Andrew Cairns as its new President following the Council’s Annual General Meeting held in Brisbane on 12 May 2026 ahead of the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo. Mr Cairns...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
Newly elected President of the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Andrew Cairns, is the Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Bank PNG, where he is responsible for the bank’s strategy, performance, and governance. He brings extensive experience across banking,...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
Prime Minister Marape (inset) addressed the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum via video. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister the Hon James Marape used his address to the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo to reassure investors of...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
Infrastructure financing, ports, defence cooperation and development partnerships took centre stage during the Kramer Asia Pacific-sponsored Session Five, Infrastructure Pipeline: Infrastructure for Growth & Investment, on Day Three of the 41st Australia Papua New...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
Australian Minister Pat Conroy and Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso used their addresses at the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Brisbane to stress the growing depth of the bilateral relationship, with digital...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
PNG International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has called for a major reset of Papua New Guinea’s economic strategy, urging investors to look beyond mining and petroleum and invest in sectors that create jobs and long-term economic value. Speaking at the...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 1, 2026 | 2026, News
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird used the Henry Kila Memorial Address at the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo to argue that agriculture, rather than the extractive sector, offers Papua New Guinea its strongest pathway to inclusive and...
by DevNadkarni | May 9, 2026 | 2026, News
With just a few days to go, momentum continues to build for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, set to take place in Brisbane from 13 to 15 May –coinciding with the city’s highly anticipated NRL Magic Round, which will bring added...
by DevNadkarni | May 9, 2026 | 2026, News
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
by DevNadkarni | May 9, 2026 | 2026, News
Papua New Guinea has taken a decisive step toward transforming its telecommunications sector, with regulators cleared to issue a licence to Starlink following a key court ruling in late April. The decision allows the low-Earth orbit satellite provider to enter a...
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