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New aircraft set to modernise Air Niugini fleet

New aircraft set to modernise Air Niugini fleet

Air Niugini has embarked on a transformative re-fleeting programme valued at approximately NZ$2 billion—the most substantial investment in its 52-year history. This strategic initiative, spanning from 2025 to 2028, aims to modernise the airline’s fleet, enhance...
Concern as Solomon Islands goods flood Bougainville

Concern as Solomon Islands goods flood Bougainville

A recent surge of goods entering Bougainville from the Solomon Islands has sparked significant economic and regulatory concerns. Products ranging from food items to clothing are flooding markets in towns like Arawa and Buin, often bypassing official taxation channels....
ADB, Kina Bank forge trade finance partnership

ADB, Kina Bank forge trade finance partnership

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Kina Bank Limited have signed a trade finance agreement to bolster international trade in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This partnership enables ADB’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) to provide a credit guarantee facility supporting up to $4...
Trukai empowers rice farmers to become commercial growers

Trukai empowers rice farmers to become commercial growers

In a bid to boost local rice production and reduce dependence on imports, Trukai Industries has launched the Smart Farmer Internship Program, an initiative aimed at developing skilled rice farmers for commercial-scale production. The program, which commenced in...
ADB grants $24.25m for climate resilience in PNG

ADB grants $24.25m for climate resilience in PNG

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $24.25 million grant to Papua New Guinea (PNG). This funding, sourced from ADB’s Strategic Climate Fund, aims to integrate climate risk and resilience planning into PNG’s development policies, particularly benefiting...