New airline connects Australia, Palau amid service suspensions
As Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier Air Niugini suspends its service from Brisbane to Palau via Port Moresby starting May 1, 2024, travellers to the northern Pacific region are set to welcome a new non-stop flight option. The discontinuation of Air Niugini’s route,...
Global Victoria champions Pacific trade expansion at Melbourne roundtable
The recent roundtable hosted by Global Victoria in Melbourne (17 April) was a well-attended event that brought together prominent figures from the Australia-Pacific business community, highlighting the collaborative efforts to boost economic engagement in the Pacific...
Global Victoria champions Pacific trade expansion at Melbourne roundtable
The recent roundtable hosted by Global Victoria in Melbourne (17 April) was a well-attended event that brought together prominent figures from the Australia-Pacific business community, highlighting the collaborative efforts to boost economic engagement in the Pacific...
Business leaders advocate for participation at APNG Business Forum
Business leaders are rallying entrepreneurs and industry professionals to attend the upcoming 39th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum. Scheduled for May 13-15 at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast, this event promises to be a pivotal gathering for fostering...
Economy set for rebound with strong mineral sector performance
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) anticipates a rebound in the country’s real GDP growth in 2024, led by robust performance in the mineral sector, according to Central Bank Governor Elizabeth Genia. The March 2024 Monetary Policy Statement revealed that a projected...
Eminent women to address APNG Business Forum
The upcoming 39th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum, scheduled for May 13-15 on the Gold Coast, will feature four distinguished female leaders who are set to discuss their innovative contributions to business and economic development in the region. Susil...
Strategic initiatives set to transform PNG economy
Papua New Guinea is gearing up for a promising economic future, driven by strategic investments in mining, infrastructure, and small business development. As the country moves toward economic stability and growth, several pivotal projects and initiatives stand out,...
Bank survey reveals decline in business confidence
Recent findings from a survey conducted by the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have unveiled a concerning trend of declining business confidence within the country. The revelation was made by Bank of PNG Governor Elizabeth Genia during the presentation of the March...
Solomon Airlines, Air Vanuatu forge partnership for crew training
Solomon Airlines, under the leadership of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sean Te’o, is exploring a collaboration with Air Vanuatu to provide training for Air Vanuatu’s cabin crew members to operate Solomon Airlines’ A320 aircraft. This development was...
World Bank urges PNG to address ‘human capital crisis’
The World Bank has issued a stark warning to Papua New Guinea, underlining the urgent need to tackle what it describes as a “human capital crisis” plaguing the nation. In its annual economic update released on recently, the World Bank underscored the critical...
Big potential for sport, retirement, and medical tourism in Fiji, ADB says
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has outlined a strategic vision for Fiji, outlining the potential for diversified tourism offerings beyond the traditional holiday sector. In its latest Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB highlights Fiji’s impressive economic...
Australia pledges nearly $500m for Pacific projects
Australia has committed to injecting AUD $492 million into development projects across the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to address pressing needs and foster transformative growth. The pledge, directed towards the Asian Development Fund’s (ADF14) 2025-28 pledging round,...