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Final Countdown Begins for 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum
With just a few days to go, momentum continues to build for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, set to take place in Brisbane from 13 to 15 May –coinciding with the city’s highly anticipated NRL Magic Round, which will bring added...
Business councils signal strong support for Queensland’s Pacific strategy
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
Business councils signal strong support for Queensland’s Pacific strategy
Picture caption: Presidents of the APNGBC, AFBC, and APIBC as well as members of the Business Councils’ Secretariat were present at the launch in Brisbane. (Courtesy TIQ LinkedIn page). The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), the Australia Fiji...
Queensland positions itself as ‘Australia’s Pacific State’ in new roadmap
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Queensland–Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026–2028, setting out a structured plan to deepen commercial engagement with Pacific economies and build on more than $9 billion in existing trade links. The strategy, led by...
Energy crisis exposes vulnerability of island economies
Pacific island economies faced a sharp fuel supply crisis in April 2026, prompting leaders across the region to declare emergency measures as global disruptions drove up prices and strained already fragile supply chains. Reports from regional media, including coverage...
Tonga taps Australia partnership to strengthen labour mobility
Tonga has formally rolled out a new country programme under the Pacific Australia Skills initiative, marking a further step in aligning workforce development with regional labour demand. The programme, launched in April 2026, focuses on strengthening vocational...
Australian support drives Fiji’s digital tax transformation
Fiji has taken a significant step in modernising its tax administration with the launch of a new digital platform by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, developed with support from Australia to improve compliance, accessibility, and the ease of doing business....
Fiji Development Bank focuses on strategic lending for economic impact
The Fiji Development Bank is refining its lending strategy, with recent activity underscoring a clear focus on financing projects that deliver measurable economic impact. In early April, the bank confirmed it is assessing a new loan application linked to business...
Pacific infrastructure platform calls for contractors as project pipeline expands
Efforts to improve visibility and coordination of infrastructure opportunities across the Pacific are gaining momentum, with industry participants being encouraged to register their capabilities as part of a growing regional initiative. The Pacific Infrastructure...
Game On for Growth as Forum momentum builds | Early Bird Extended
Momentum is building strongly for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, with registrations tracking ahead of expectations and the early bird deadline now extended to 14 April. This year’s forum, under the theme Game On for Growth, comes...
Program unveiled for 41st Forum showcases breadth of opportunity across PNG
The provisional programme for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo has been released, offering a comprehensive agenda that reflects the breadth of opportunity across Papua New Guinea’s evolving economy. Running from 13 to 15 May in...
Mining law reforms signal new phase for investment
Papua New Guinea is moving to overhaul its mining legislation, marking a significant step in efforts to attract new investment while ensuring greater national benefit from its resource sector. The proposed reforms aim to modernise the regulatory framework governing...
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