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Institutional forecasts signal economic optimism –with caveats
Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook for 2025 has drawn cautious optimism from major development institutions and regional banks, with growth forecasts converging around a stronger recovery driven by mining, agriculture, and a more resilient non-resource sector. Four...
Bougainville Government takes control of BCL shares in historic transfer
In a landmark move symbolising both economic empowerment and political aspiration, the Government of Papua New Guinea has formally transferred its entire 36.45 per cent stake in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). The...
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development across the Pacific Islands. The conference will bring together government leaders, private sector...
Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow showcases $2B pipeline
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in early June showcased a vibrant pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands region, revealing nearly US$2 billion in upcoming tenders and reinforcing calls for early...
Boost for young entrepreneurs, start-ups
The Fijian Government is set to increase funding for its flagship Graduate Business Start-Up Grant Scheme in the upcoming 2025–26 national budget, reaffirming its commitment to fostering youth entrepreneurship and addressing unemployment among graduates. The...
Agriculture fuels export boom
Fiji’s export sector continues its upward trajectory, with agriculture playing an increasingly prominent role in driving foreign exchange earnings and rural development. According to recent figures released by Investment Fiji, total exports grew from FJD $1.8 billion...
What to expect at the APNG Business Forum (23-25 June)
The 40th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo (APNGBFTE) comes at a significant moment in Papua New Guinea’s national journey –marking the country’s 50th year of independence. Scheduled to take place from 23rd to 25th June 2025 at the Stanley Hotel...
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Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development across the Pacific Islands. The conference will bring together government leaders, private sector...
Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow showcases $2B pipeline
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in early June showcased a vibrant pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands region, revealing nearly US$2 billion in upcoming tenders and reinforcing calls for early...
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development across the Pacific Islands. The conference will bring together government leaders, private sector...
Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow showcases $2B pipeline
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in early June showcased a vibrant pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands region, revealing nearly US$2 billion in upcoming tenders and reinforcing calls for early...
Advancing Pacific’s digital sovereignty and connectivity
The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) convened its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Business Forum, and Expo from April 28 to May 2, 2025, in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Hosted by Solomon Telekom (Our Telekom), the event brought together over 280...
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