by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News
Papua New Guinea and Queensland formalised a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 10 December 2025, to deepen bilateral cooperation from 2025 to 2030. The agreement spans government-to-government, business-to-business and people-to-people engagements,...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News
In a landmark infrastructure agreement, Alphabet’s Google has committed to building three undersea communication cables in Papua New Guinea, backed by Australian funding under the Pukpuk mutual defence treaty. The project — valued at around **US$120 million — is...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News
On 15 December 2025, Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) began trading on the Papua New Guinea Stock Exchange (PNGX) under the ticker code PLC, marking a significant addition to the country’s capital markets. PLC, incorporated in Singapore but focused on developing...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, News
Ralph Regenvanu has emerged as one of the Pacific’s most influential and principled public figures, combining political leadership with cultural advocacy and a sustained commitment to climate justice. His recognition as Pacific Person of the Year by respected Pacific...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament passed the 2026 National Budget on 4 December 2025 with a total allocation of K30.9 billion. The fiscal plan is intended to maintain economic stability, protect essential public services and create a more predictable environment for...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
The APNGBC hosted the third in our series of Bisnis Toktok webinars on 4 December to unpack the tax changes arising from Papua New Guinea’s 2026 National Budget, with expert presentations from Deloitte’s Andrew Harris and Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Michael...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
PNG’s capital markets are set for an important step forward with PNGX Group announcing plans to acquire PNG Registries from MUFG Pension & Market Services, marking one of the most significant developments in the sector in recent years. The agreement, announced in...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Kumul Telikom’s announcement in November 2025 that it will roll out a nationwide 4G upgrade across 14 provinces marks one of the most significant telecom infrastructure commitments undertaken by a state-owned company in recent years. Reported by the Post-Courier, the...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Madang’s long-standing role in Papua New Guinea’s fisheries industry is set for a significant boost, following confirmation that plans are advancing to expand the province’s processing capacity. The development, highlighted in December 2025 coverage by EMTV, reflects...
by DevNadkarni | Dec 8, 2025 | 2025, Blog, News
Papua New Guinea’s banking sector closed 2025 with renewed momentum, driven by a trio of developments that highlight growing competition, digitisation and sector-wide investment in small business growth. BSP Financial Group, Kina Bank and ANZ each introduced...
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