by DevNadkarni | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea has faced significant challenges in recent years due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides, which have repeatedly exposed the limitations of its infrastructure. The country’s rugged terrain and remote...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and invited guests in Sydney last month. The executive committee meetings were hosted at the Westpac...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
This article co-authored by Bob Lyon and Anthony Bergin and has been republished here with permission from the original publisher, Strategic Analysis Australia. The Albanese government recently pledged an extra $6.3 million to prevent the loss of banking services in...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The resurgence of Papua New Guinea’s cocoa industry has not only revitalised local communities but also strengthened its export ties with major markets such as Australia and New Zealand. In 2024, PNG is set to achieve record-breaking export revenues from cocoa, driven...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape met recently to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with a significant focus on energy and infrastructure development. A key highlight of the meeting was the...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 13, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Photo caption: Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Hon John Rosso MP, Deputy Prime Minster and Minster for Lands, Physical Planning, Urbanisation and Immigration and Hon...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Australia has announced a significant improvement in its visa processing facilities for Papua New Guinea citizens, reducing the waiting time from three months to just seven days. This development was revealed during the 30th Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum in Port...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 13, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea stands at a crucial juncture in its economic journey, grappling with significant foreign exchange (forex) challenges even as it embarks on a path of substantial economic reforms. The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has taken notable steps to alleviate...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 13, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has announced a significant development in its trade advancement efforts, securing a transformative A$14.7 million (US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 13, 2024 | 2024, Blog, News
Photo Caption: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane. Photo Courtesy: Pacific Islands News Association The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum, a landmark event organised by Australia and the United States in partnership...
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