Australia and Papua New Guinea have embarked on an ambitious initiative to establish a Papua New Guinea-based rugby league team in the National Rugby League (NRL) by...
‘Rugby diplomacy’ spurs economic benefits for PNG
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NRL entry sparks call for visa reform
As Papua New Guinea prepares for its historic inclusion in the National Rugby League (NRL) by 2028, Prime Minister James Marape has proposed sweeping visa reforms to...
Letter from the President: As we look to 2025, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead.
Dear APNGBC Colleagues, As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families during this festive season. It...
Empowering PNG Power to improve procurement practices
In a move to enhance infrastructure development in Papua New Guinea, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), in collaboration with the...
Australia commits $125M to power Pacific’s renewable energy
Australia has unveiled a $75 million initiative, REnew Pacific, to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy across Pacific nations and Timor-Leste, as announced at...
Positive economic indicators signal growth for PNG
Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook has shown a marked improvement, buoyed by recent statements from Prime Minister James Marape highlighting key positive trends....
PNG’s mining sector set for revitalisation
Papua New Guinea’s mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy, has been given a new lease on life with the recent approval of 44 mining tenements by the...
Santos targets late 2025 for final 15b investment decision
Santos, alongside project partners TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, is gearing up for a critical decision on the $15 billion Papua LNG project by late 2025. This ambitious...
Risks at abandoned Panguna Mine highlighted
A recent investigation has underscored the significant environmental and safety hazards posed by the abandoned Panguna copper mine in Bougainville, PNG. The mine, once...
Australia Pacific Business Councils participate in talks at Samoa CHOGM
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked...
Air Niugini upgrades fleet, launches loyalty initiative
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial $140 million financing package aimed at upgrading Air Niugini’s fleet. This investment marks a significant...
PNG’s energy crisis threatens growth, Minister says
Papua New Guinea’s energy crisis remains one of the country's most critical barriers to economic growth, a theme that was at the forefront of Minister for International...