Andrew Cairns appointed APNGBC President
The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council has appointed Andrew Cairns as its new President following the Council’s Annual General Meeting held in Brisbane on 12 May 2026 ahead of the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo. Mr Cairns...
‘PNG has more to offer than many people realise’
Newly elected President of the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Andrew Cairns, is the Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Bank PNG, where he is responsible for the bank’s strategy, performance, and governance. He brings extensive experience across banking,...
Infrastructure pipeline, investment opportunities highlighted at forum
Infrastructure financing, ports, defence cooperation and development partnerships took centre stage during the Kramer Asia Pacific-sponsored Session Five, Infrastructure Pipeline: Infrastructure for Growth & Investment, on Day Three of the 41st Australia Papua New...
Ministers underline connectivity, partnership and PNG’s growth agenda
Australian Minister Pat Conroy and Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso used their addresses at the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Brisbane to stress the growing depth of the bilateral relationship, with digital...
All set for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum
The stage is set for the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo, taking place in Brisbane from 13 to 15 May –coinciding with the city’s highly anticipated NRL Magic Round, which will bring added energy and visitors to the city. Strong...
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...
Waste-to-energy proposal sparks growing opposition and debate
A controversial proposal to establish a large-scale waste-to-energy facility at Vuda in western Fiji has triggered intense debate over environmental risks, tourism impacts, land use and the future direction of Fiji’s infrastructure development. The proposed project,...
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...