Papua New Guinea’s central bank has inched up its 2025 GDP forecast, citing stronger commodity prices, steadier mine output and improved agricultural exports. In a...
Central bank nudges 2025 growth forecast higher
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From piggybanks to start-ups: financial literacy push targets micro-entrepreneurs
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New SEZ policy to drive long‑term development
Papua New Guinea has announced its much‑anticipated 2025 to 2032 Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Foundation Policy, positioning it as a central feature of its long‑term...
Ministerial backing boosts momentum for capital market expansion
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Using AI to revolutionise public service delivery
Papua New Guinea’s homegrown fintech, NiuPay, is rapidly transforming how government services operate, using artificial intelligence to improve revenue collection and...
Westpac trims PNG growth forecast; upbeat on medium-term outlook
Westpac Bank has slightly lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Papua New Guinea, citing short-term headwinds such as weak export earnings, logistical constraints,...
PM Marape pledges national reforms following 50-year review report
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has promised wide-ranging reforms after receiving the preliminary report of the 50-Year National Review Committee, which...
First PPP waste recovery centre launched
A major milestone in Papua New Guinea’s sustainability journey was marked on 30 July 2025 with the launch of the country’s first integrated waste recovery centre. The...
Forum explores investment pathways from culture to code
The 40th Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo concluded in Port Moresby with a renewed commitment to shaping future trade and investment between the...
PNG rolls out digital government platform to improve services
Papua New Guinea has begun rolling out its national digital government infrastructure, with pilot launches in June 2025 bringing a wave of modernisation to public...
Businesses urged to prioritise cybersecurity amid rising digital risk
As Papua New Guinea’s digital economy grows, global financial services company Visa and consulting firm KPMG are urging local businesses to make cybersecurity a...
Institutional forecasts signal economic optimism –with caveats
Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook for 2025 has drawn cautious optimism from major development institutions and regional banks, with growth forecasts converging around...