Papua New Guinea and China will hold the inaugural PNG-China Business Forum and Trade Expo in Guangzhou, China, on Oct. 20 and 21, 2026, Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru announced on 27 May. Maru said the event would mark the first business forum jointly hosted by the two countries following 50 years of bilateral relations. "While we have ...

Air Niugini has expanded its corporate services and regional operations through a new corporate payment solutions initiative and the opening of a new flagship sales office in Wewak, East Sepik Province. The national carrier hosted a corporate client information and awareness session at Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby focused on the Universal Air Travel P...

Three Papua New Guinean landowner companies have acquired three new ATR42-600 aircraft that will be leased to PNG Air under a long-term arrangement linked to Ok Tedi Mining operations. According to a government statement, the aircraft are being acquired through Ok Tedi Mining shareholder companies Mineral Resources Star Mountain, Mineral Resources Ok T...

Papua New Guinea’s International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has urged the newly launched PNG Diwai Holdings Limited, or PNG DHL, to begin its downstream timber processing ambitions with a single facility before expanding into larger manufacturing operations. Speaking during the launch of PNG DHL and four downstream processing facilities...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for collaboration between ABG institutions, traditional land custodians and Steamships. The MOU follows a longstanding series of consultative engagements between tra...

Papua New Guinea’s investment climate, grey listing status, and preparations for major resource and infrastructure projects were among the key issues discussed during a question-and-answer session at the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) breakfast meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Royal Papua Yacht Club in Port Moresby. Res...

Senior economists highlight fuel subsidy risks, kina stability and growth opportunities at POMCCI breakfast meeting By Roselyn Erehe Questions surrounding the long-term sustainability of Papua New Guinea’s fuel stabilisation measures, the future direction of the kina, and the readiness of businesses to absorb rising costs dominated discussions durin...

Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook, investment opportunities and long-term development priorities took centre stage during a business breakfast session hosted at the Royal Papua Yacht Club in Port Moresby on Wednesday, May 20, where leading economists and private sector representatives discussed the country’s future through a “Five Ps” framework — Petrol...

Papua New Guinea has signed a Framework Agreement on Enhanced Economic Partnership with China, paving the way for deeper bilateral trade cooperation and future negotiations on a potential free trade agreement between the two countries. The agreement was signed on May 21 in Suzhou, China, by Papua New Guinea Minister for International Trade and Investme...

Australia has announced a major new push to support Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure sector, with Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy outlining plans aimed at accelerating economic growth, expanding business opportunities, and improving nationwide connectivity in PNG. Speaking at the 41st Australia ...

Prime Minister James Marape has invited French investors, financiers and technology firms to expand into Papua New Guinea as the country positions itself for long-term growth driven by energy, infrastructure and industrial development. Speaking during a high-level meeting hosted by MEDEF International in Paris, Marape told representatives from major Fr...

Papua New Guinea is nearing the signing phase for the redevelopment of the Port of Rabaul following high-level talks in Paris between Prime Minister James Marape, French development agency Agence Française de Développement, or AFD, French government officials and European development partners. The discussions, held on May 19, focused on infrastructure ...

Prime Minister James Marape says the government’s Connect PNG infrastructure program is intended to transform road networks into “economic corridors” that unlock agriculture and other renewable-sector opportunities across Papua New Guinea. Speaking on the government’s nationwide road connectivity agenda, Marape said roads being developed throughout the...

Papua New Guinea used the global Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, Australia, to highlight the country’s growing investment in gender equality, reproductive health, and long-term strategies to address gender-based violence, with leaders emphasising the importance of empowering women and girls. National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, ...

Papua New Guinea has strengthened its push to become a regional leader in sustainable ocean industries following the successful hosting of the inaugural 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit at APEC Haus in Port Moresby from May 11–14. Held under the theme “Ensuring Ocean Protection with Sustainable Ocean Economies,” the four-day summit brought together Pacific...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Capital District have entered discussions on future urban development and infrastructure investment opportunities for Port Moresby following a meeting between newly appointed ADB Country Director Takafumi Kadono and NCD Governor Powes Parkop on 13 May, in Port Moresby. The courtesy orientation meeting f...