Air Niugini has officially appointed Gary Seddon as its Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Acting CEO. The confirmation was made by the National Executive...
Air Niugini confirms Gary Seddon as CEO
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Two new commercial banks for PNG
The expansion of Papua New Guinea’s financial sector, marked by the introduction of two new commercial banks, CreditBank and TISA Bank, is a significant milestone for...
Govt boosts business recovery with second phase of funding
The Government of Papua New Guinea has continued to support businesses affected by the January 2024 riots, with the announcement of a second phase of financial...
World Bank’s $68m lifeline for Pacific Islands
World Bank President Ajay Banga’s recent Pacific tour comes in the wake of a pivotal meeting between major financial institutions and regional banks that focused on the...
ADB roadshows on construction challenges in Pacific
The Pacific Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows, organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), are set to take place in October 2024 in both Sydney,...
Papua New Guinea advances Blue Carbon policy
Papua New Guinea is moving forward with establishing the Pacific’s first Blue Carbon Policy, which aims to protect and sustainably manage the country’s critical blue...
Secure your spot at the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum
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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...