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Banks see cautious momentum building in 2026

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

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

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 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,...