In what is shaping up to be a big year for the Papua New Guinea economy, Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in the country’s investment space in 2026.
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With improved export receipts and the prospect of major resources projects starting in 2026, Papua New Guinea’s economy is set for a sustained period of growth. Andrew Wilkins speaks with business leaders in the country about their expectations for the year ahead.
Andrew Wilkins visits the recently opened sister to Kuro Haus, flavour-filled Thai restaurant and bar Sidaam.
The creation of Special Economic Zones is one of the PNG Government’s key strategies for encouraging economic growth. We talk to the acting head of PNG’s Special Economic Zones Authority to understand the opportunity SEZs represent to investors.
Late last year, Andrew Wilkins visited Fiji’s major business gathering, TOPEX, to get an idea of how the economy of the region’s tourism powerhouse is performing.
Andrew Cairns became the new Chief Executive of Westpac PNG in April this year. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he speaks about the bank’s renewed commitment to Papua New Guinea and where he sees growth opportunities across its economy.
Fiji’s largest investor is the country’s sole retirement savings fund, Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), which receives contributions from over 420,000 members annually. Business Advantage speaks to its head to discuss the fund’s plans for the future, including its ties to the Papua New Guinea market.
With its economy buoyed by a resurgent tourism sector, we talk to business leaders in Fiji about the opportunities that lie ahead for the Pacific Islands hub.
Papua New Guinea’s financial institutions are playing a leadership role in digitalising its economy. The country’s bankers talk to Business Advantage PNG about their major investments in new technology, and how this is driving business growth.
Business leaders are not quite ready to call it, but there are promising signs as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. Business Advantage PNG spoke with the country’s top CEOs to learn more about current business conditions.