The 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, set to take place in Honiara from September 2-4, 2024, is poised to be a pivotal event for business leaders and...
Australia-PNG Business Exchange set to boost economic ties
From September 23 to 27, 2024, the Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Exchange 2024 (APNGBX24) will take place in Papua New Guinea, bringing together industry leaders,...
Resilient infrastructure projects needed to transform PNG
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...
PNG’s growth hampered by infrastructure issues, skills shortage
Westpac Director and Senior Economist Justin Smirk addressed the Executive Committee members of the Australia Fiji and Australia Pacific Islands Business Councils and...
Why Australia should be concerned if our major banks withdraw from the Pacific
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...
Cocoa boom drives PNG’s record cash-crop revenues
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...
PNG, Indonesia connect border region with new power network
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape met recently to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with a...
PNG-Australia Ministerial dialogue strengthens bilateral ties
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,...
Navigating PNG’s forex dilemma amid economic reforms
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...
A$14.7m trade development grant for Pacific Islands Forum
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...
Historic Pacific banking forum concludes with key commitments
Photo Caption: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane. Photo Courtesy: Pacific Islands News Association The inaugural...
Australia, PNG strengthen renewable energy partnership
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have taken significant strides in their collaboration to enhance renewable energy infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for...