Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council
Australia Pacific Islands Business Council
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PNG prioritises stability, investment in K30.9 B Budget

PNG prioritises stability, investment in K30.9 B Budget

Papua New Guinea’s Parliament passed the 2026 National Budget on 4 December 2025 with a total allocation of K30.9 billion. The fiscal plan is intended to maintain economic stability, protect essential public services and create a more predictable environment for...
Kumul Telikom to modernise networks across 14 provinces

Kumul Telikom to modernise networks across 14 provinces

Kumul Telikom’s announcement in November 2025 that it will roll out a nationwide 4G upgrade across 14 provinces marks one of the most significant telecom infrastructure commitments undertaken by a state-owned company in recent years. Reported by the Post-Courier, the...
Pacific economies streamline company registration

Pacific economies streamline company registration

A new shared online business-registry platform adopted by the Cook Islands, Palau and Tonga is being positioned as a major step forward in improving the ease of doing business across the Pacific. Developed through the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector...