PORT MORESBY – The capital city came alive on 28 June as more than 12,000 people gathered at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium for the inaugural Meganesia Concert 2025, a free-entry spectacle that has set the tone for Papua New Guinea’s countdown to its 50th Independence Anniversary. The stadium pulsed with vibrant colours, festive food and the rhythmic so...

The PNG Resources Golden Expo, hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), will run this July at APEC Haus, and is free and open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Papua New Guineans are invited to explore, learn, and celebrate the vital role of the minerals and energy sector in the nation’s development. The Golden Expo will be...

Following the success of the first two of four Regional Engagement and Awareness (E&A) sessions in May, Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) held the third E&A session in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. The third regional E&A session was hosted on Friday, 27 June 2025, at the Gazelle International Hotel. Over 100 members attended the event, incl...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) is proud to announce ExxonMobil PNG Ltd, the operator of the PNG LNG Project, as the Principal Sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week, to be held from 28 to 31 July 2025 at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. ExxonMobil PNG, a core player in Papua New Guinea’s energy sector and operator of PNG LNG, ...

In an exclusive interview with PNG Business News, TWM Group managing director Kori Chan shared key insights from the 40th Australia–PNG Business Forum and Trade Expo, held from June 23 to 25 at The Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. Chan described the event as informative and “suitably sized” to encourage meaningful dialogue among business leaders, governm...

Westpac is proud to announce the close of nominations for the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, marking a triumphant return of the programme after a five-year hiatus. The response has been nothing short of extraordinary, with nominations pouring in from every province. It is a powerful testament to the growing momentum behind women’s leadership...

Papua New Guinea and Australia marked four decades of business partnership at the 40th Australia–PNG Business Forum and Trade Expo, held from 23 to 25 June at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. The forum came at a key moment for PNG, which is preparing to celebrate 50 years of independence. More than 800 delegates from government, business and developm...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji, Prime Minister Marape urged MSG member states to reinforce their solidarity by recognising their ancient t...

Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce Mineral Resources Development Company as a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week scheduled to take place from 28th-31st July 2025 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. As the leading convener of strategic and inclusive platforms in the resource sector, PNG CORE ...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) proudly joined the 2025 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption hosted by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), fielding four teams in a strong show of support for integrity, transparency, and good governance. The theme for the 2025 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption is “I...

Papua New Guinea took a bold step toward digital transformation as Datec PNG Limited successfully hosted the inaugural PNG Technology & Innovation Summit 2025 at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby on 27-28 March 2025. The landmark event convened industry leaders, tech pioneers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements and shape the nation...

With less than a month to go before PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) once again takes over the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby, the team is excited to announce its official charity partner for 2025. For the first time in the event’s history, PNG Expo will be joining forces with Project Yumi to bring even greater pu...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is proud to announce K92 Mining Inc. as a Major Sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week, scheduled to take place from 28th–31st July 2025 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. K92 Mining Inc. has long been a steadfast partner of the Chamber, having supported key industry events such as CANCO...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce a suite of events occurring in July to celebrate the vital role the resources sector has played in developing PNG or for 50 years. Under the theme “Building PNG for 50 Years,” the month-long celebration will be anchored by the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition, a thr...

Sri Lanka PNG Friendship Foundation (Sri Lanka PNG FFI), the official representative body of the Sri Lankan community in Papua New Guinea, proudly presents a Musical Extravaganza combined with a Dinner Dance in support of a noble cause. This fundraising event aims to strengthen healthcare services across Papua New Guinea an effort the Foundation has pr...

GET ready to tee off for a great cause. The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is thrilled to announce it’s Inaugural PNG Resources Week Charity Golf Challenge, set to take place on July 25th, 2025, at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. Since its inception in 2023, the PNG CORE Charity Golf Challenge has become a significant e...