The Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) has endorsed the transfer of key revenue-raising powers from the Papua New Guinea National Government to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), with revenues generated from fisheries, mining, forestry, land and other relevant taxes to be handed over by 31 December 2026. The resolution was adopted during the JSB m...

Papua New Guinea's economy is expected to grow faster than the global average this year, supported by both its resource and non-resource sectors, according to the latest Westpac PNG Economic Update and Outlook, which Prime Minister James Marape said validates the government's economic reforms. Westpac forecasts Papua New Guinea's real gross domestic pr...

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has welcomed Robert Naguri as Papua New Guinea's new minister for information and communications technology while commending outgoing minister Timothy Masiu for advancing the country's digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the official handover ceremony at the National Broadc...

The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is seeking national government support to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru backing plans to advance the proposed Soraken Integrated Special Economic Zone. Bougainville Regional Member and Works and Highways Minister Peter Tsiamalili met with Maru...

The National Parliament of Papua New Guinea has launched a new official website aimed at improving public access to parliamentary information and strengthening transparency, with support from the Australian government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The website was developed under the Strengthening Papua New Guinea's Parliament Pro...

Papua New Guinea is seeking to accelerate investment in its digital economy through stronger regional partnerships, expanded digital infrastructure and greater adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), with the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 (DTS26) bringing together governments, businesses, technology leaders and development partners to chart the cou...

Papua New Guinea's National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has launched a new integrated regulatory database and announced progress toward the introduction of 5G services, marking key milestones in the country's digital transformation agenda. NICTA and Universal Access Services Board Chairman Brian Riches unveiled the NICTA...

Air Niugini operated its first non-stop flight between Port Moresby and Tokyo, Japan on18 July 2026, marking the official resumption of scheduled services between the two countries after a six-year absence. Flight PX54 departed Jacksons International Airport at 2:10pm for Narita International Airport, restoring an important international air link that ...

Twice-weekly flights mark a significant step for regional connectivity and economic development in the Southern Highlands PNG Air, the People's Choice airline, on  announced the launch of a new service connecting Moro with Mt Hagen and Port Moresby, operating every Monday and Thursday. Tickets are now on sale, with the inaugural flight scheduled for 10...

Papua New Guinea's National Executive Council (NEC) has appointed Kikila Yavase as Chief Executive Officer of the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), formalising his leadership after four years in the acting role. International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru announced the appointment on July 16, congratulating Yavase on his four-year t...

PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) President Anthony Smaré has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, landowners and communities to ensure Papua New Guinea's next generation of resource projects delivers lasting economic and social benefits, as PNG Resources Week 2026 officially opened on Monday, July 13, at APEC Haus ...

The operationalisation of Papua New Guinea's long-awaited Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) has the potential to transform the country's economic future by converting finite resource wealth into lasting national prosperity, according to Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Technical Adviser Ian Tarutia. Speaking during Session 3A, "Resource Revenue and Local Value," ...

Papua New Guinea and Australia have entered what Prime Minister James Marape described as a new era of "equal partnership" following the signing of a landmark defence treaty that will deepen military cooperation while expanding collaboration in trade, investment, labour mobility and skills development. Marape said the Papua New Guinea-Australia Defence...

Papua New Guinea is moving ahead with the rollout of the proposed Madang Integrated Special Economic Zone (MISEZ), with government approval for a joint venture between the state and RD Tuna Canners Ltd expected within the next two weeks. The proposed joint venture, involving Kumul Consolidated Holdings on behalf of the state and RD Tuna Canners Ltd, is...

The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has awarded contracts to three Papua New Guinean transport companies to operate premium taxi services at Port Moresby International Airport, marking the first time locally owned operators will provide a dedicated airport taxi service under a formal concession. The premium taxi service will begin on July 13, with ...

Air Niugini will resume direct flights between Port Moresby and Tokyo on July 18, restoring a key international route suspended since 2020 and strengthening air links between Papua New Guinea, Japan and the wider Pacific. The national carrier will operate two weekly services every Wednesday and Saturday between Port Moresby and Tokyo's Narita Internati...