Australian High Commission

New Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, new Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner to PNG and Solomon Islands, new Portfolio General Manager for IHG, board member changes for BSP.

New Head of Transaction Banking and Head of Business Execution, new First Secretary for Infrastructure at Aussie High Comm, new COO at Remington Group and new appointments to the Minimum Wages Board.

One of Papua New Guinea’s major trading partners, Australia has continued to increase its support for the country’s economic development, especially in infrastructure. Business Advantage PNG asks Jon Philp, Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG, about the intent of Australia’s aid program in PNG and its priorities.

COVID-19 hits women-owned MSMEs hard, high jinx at the PNG High commission, and retail investor rollercoaster in the US. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Porgera mine output is removed from Barrick’s full year guidance, Westpac announces new division for Westpac Pacific and Australia and New Zealand agree on a ‘trans-Tasman COVID-safe’ travel zone. The business news you need to kick-start your week.

NASFUND’s new Chairman, Australia appoints Consul-General in Lae, EMTV loses CEO, a new NZ High Commissioner, Japan’s Ambassador leaves, new Port Moresby General Hospital CEO, inaugural chairman of Porgera Chamber of Commerce, new board member at Geopacific Resources.

A Cabinet reshuffle, the new Australian High Commissioner presents credentials, New Year’s Honour for Air Niugini executive

Changes to PNG Power’s senior management, a new Chairman at Credit Corp and a new Australian High Commissioner to PNG

Australian High Commissioner leaves Papua New Guinea and a new Country Manager for Maersk Line.

Credit Corp profit down, companies begin closing offshore foreign currency accounts, and new air navigation system to be installed across Papua New Guinea. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.