China reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development of the Ihu Special Economic Zone, Vanimo Airport officially reopens, and Ok Tedi Mining to open a museum to highlight its history and legacy. The business news you need this week.
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New boss for PNG Power, new Regional Executive, Pacific at ANZ, Jack’s of PNG welcomes new Retail Managers, and the Censorship Office announces Deputy Chief Censor.
The future of the proposed new gold mine on Papua New Guinea’s Woodlark Island remains in question, as Geopacific Resources looks to reset expectations surrounding the project and explores the possibility of a ‘corporate or asset-level’ sale.
Pacific nations, including Papua New Guinea, have declined signing a deal with China, Papua New Guinea Customs expects losses of K200 million and Ihu SEZ commences second phase and gathers interest from several countries. The business news your need.
Black Swan International announces change to its management team.
Infrastructure funding aimed at climate change mitigation and a new Pacific Engagement Visa are among the expected initiatives from the new Australian government elected last weekend.
New data-driven system to help rural areas get electricity, coffee producer strikes international deal, and Port Moresby’s airport to get new baggage screening system. The news you need today.
People moves: Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Minister for Foreign Affairs, PNG Cabinet
Executive changes announced at the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Prime Minister Marape elects new Deputy Prime Minister, and Australia welcomes new Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Papua New Guinea’s longest-established and most widely-read magazine, Paradise, the in-flight magazine of Air Niugini will return in September.
While we’re still waiting for major projects to commence, some key data is suggesting Papua New Guinea’s economy has turned a corner.