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.
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among business leaders. So, how confident are Papua New Guinea’s leading businesses about 2026?
This year’s Business Advantage PNG/Westpac PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals positive business sentiment, continuing the momentum from last year.
Papua New Guinea’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force, the potential re-emergence of forex supply issues and the trickle-down effects of war in the Middle East are all reminders that PNG is increasingly connected to the global economy – for better or worse.
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.
Foreign exchange shortages have been the biggest impediment to business in Papua New Guinea for more than a decade. But the situation has improved dramatically in 2025, and businesses are reaping the benefits, as leading CEOs share with Business Advantage PNG.
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.
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
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.
While business confidence is largely sustained in this year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey, there are rising concerns about several business impediments. Westpac Senior Economist Justin Smirk provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.