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,...
Westpac trims PNG growth forecast; upbeat on medium-term outlook
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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...
Bougainville Government takes control of BCL shares in historic transfer
In a landmark move symbolising both economic empowerment and political aspiration, the Government of Papua New Guinea has formally transferred its entire 36.45 per cent...
KCH, PNGX partner to boost SOE governance and investment
In a move to reform and revitalise Papua New Guinea’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) and PNGX Group, the operator of the national...
FATF Greylisting could disrupt financial sector, investment flows
Papua New Guinea is facing the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by the end of 2025, according to warnings from the...
What to expect at the APNG Business Forum (23-25 June)
The 40th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo (APNGBFTE) comes at a significant moment in Papua New Guinea’s national journey –marking the country’s...
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development...