For the first time, Papua New Guinea has a comprehensive productivity study for non-resource sector workers. Professor Martin Davies breaks down the results and what they mean for PNG’s labour market.
Opinion & analysis
Paul Barker, Executive Director of industry think-tank the Papua New Guinea Institute of National Affairs, provides his personal take on PNG’s economic journey since independence.
At this stage, it appears that Papua New Guinea will likely be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026. Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s South Pacific practice, shares what PNG has done so far on greylisting, and the steps the country still must take to address this very serious risk.
PNG’s Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
Papua New Guinea’s new, modern Income Tax Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament on 20 March, although it is yet to be certified into law. Karen McEntee, Partner, Business & Tax Advisory in KPMG’s PNG office, analyses the key reforms.
This year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals a positive shift in sentiment among Papua New Guinea business leaders, although longstanding impediments remain. Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.
Technological advances present PNG with enormous opportunities to develop its own solutions to the challenges it faces. This month’s Innovation PNG Conference and Expo is about encouraging the culture to create the necessary innovation.
The United States’ Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid will be felt around the world, including in Papua New Guinea. Terence Wood of the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre breaks down the potential impact on PNG and the Pacific.
Mobile internet prices were stable in PNG in 2024, with the country’s three mobile network operators making only minor changes to some offerings, according to the latest data analysis from a team of Australian and Papua New Guinean researchers who monitor the market.
Papua New Guinea investors enjoyed substantial returns in both the fixed-interest and equities asset classes last year, according to an exclusive analysis for Business Advantage PNG by JMP Securities Managing Director Lars Mortensen.