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41st Forum countdown begins as participation details near release
Brisbane will be in full swing for Magic Round in 2026, and right in the middle of that buzz the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council will be staging one of its biggest milestones of the year: the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum #41APNGBF. The...
Banks see cautious momentum building in 2026
Two of the most closely watched banking voices in Papua New Guinea have issued their forecasts for 2026, offering a snapshot of how major lenders are reading the year ahead for business activity, investment sentiment and household demand. Kina Bank has provided an...
Land value documentation flagged as key to farm finance
MiBank has called for stronger land value documentation as a practical pathway to expand lending to farmers and rural enterprises in Papua New Guinea. The Post-Courier reported that MiBank’s chief executive had urged reforms to help unlock credit, stating the aim was...
Connectivity constraints collide with e-commerce ambitions
Papua New Guinea’s connectivity debate has intensified following renewed warnings from business leaders that restrictions on Starlink terminal imports are deepening the country’s digital divide and holding back economic participation. The Post-Courier reported that...
Vanuatu lays out trade, investment priorities for 2026
Vanuatu kicked off 2026 with a concerted push to strengthen its economic foundations, unveiling a clear policy agenda for trade and commercial growth and launching its first ever Foreign Investment Promotion Strategy, both of which are designed to attract capital,...
Solomon Islands round-up: Connectivity, resources and recovery
January saw a mix of expansion, disruption and policy debate across the Solomon Islands economy. Developments in aviation, hospitality, fisheries and natural resources highlighted both the opportunities opening up for investment and the ongoing structural challenges...
Eramet secures debt deal for New Caledonia nickel unit
French mining conglomerate Eramet said it had reached a key agreement to convert intra-group debt of its Société Le Nickel (SLN) unit operating in New Caledonia, strengthening its financial footing in a challenging global metals market. This development provides...
Nauru’s Citizenship by Investment program seeks to bolster economy
Nauru has rolled out its much-anticipated citizenship by investment programme as part of a broader strategy to diversify its economy and generate sustainable revenue streams. The scheme, officially named the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme,...
Working capital takes centre stage as Fiji targets business resilience
Access to working capital has emerged as a critical policy focus as Fiji enters 2026, with authorities and lenders recognising that liquidity, rather than long-term borrowing alone, will determine whether businesses can sustain growth in a volatile global environment....
MSMEs positioned as key drivers of Fiji’s 2026 growth outlook
Micro, small and medium enterprises are expected to play a central role in Fiji’s economic trajectory in 2026, with policymakers signalling that broad-based growth will depend on the performance of smaller firms across services, agriculture and manufacturing. Economic...
Sport becomes an economic player in Fiji
Fiji’s sports sector is increasingly being recognised as a meaningful economic contributor rather than solely a social or cultural asset, with estimates released in early 2026 indicating annual economic activity of around FJD 250 million. While rugby has long been...
When business meets Magic Round, it’s Game on for Growth
As we begin a new year, the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council is turning its focus to a major milestone on the 2026 calendar and an event members will want to plan for early. In 2026, the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum (#41APNGBF) will be...
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