Coronavirus and PNG

Papua New Guinea and Australia sign economic partnership agreement, seafood venture for New Ireland, and K200 million for SMEs still on its way. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

COVID-19 has reached Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, with its two major mines announcing cases. Meanwhile, new measures are being introduced in response to the growing numbers of infections.

Foreign direct investment into Papua New Guinea dropped in the first quarter of 2020, according to Investment Promotion Authority figures. Meanwhile, business expresses concern over proposed changes to PNG’s investment laws.

Nadzab airport set to get a major facelift, PNG Ports says only three ports are profitable, and SIM card registration deadline extended. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

Port Moresby will be closed for two weeks in a bid to stop community transmission after highest number of daily infections.

A look at ‘micro-credentials’, what economic theory is going to get us out of this mess and, and one tropical island gets creative in its search for visitors. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Oil Search to undergo a strategic review, Newcrest remains positive about Wafi-Golpu and public consultation on internet pricing. The news you need to kickstart your week.

The number of Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 cases has increased to over 60. In response, the country’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response Controller, David Manning, has issued new control measures in an effort to prevent further spread.

Over two-thirds of Papua New Guinean businesses have experienced a ‘very negative’ impact from the COVID-19 crisis, according to a recent survey. Uncertainty over the duration of the crisis is considered to be the greatest challenge.

French Polynesia trials online arrivals system, time for a tourism re-think, and managing your bacon wars. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.