Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has condemned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for releasing 771 million kina to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government in…
A World Bank report on Papua New Guinea (PNG), released on July 1, highlights economic growth but emphasizes that reforms in agriculture sector are essential…
Coffee farmers in Rabaraba district in Milne Bay province on June 30 urged the provincial government to provide infrastructure support and to recognize their potential…
Vanimo could become Papua New Guinea’s first-ever free trade zone under a proposal set to go before cabinet, International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru…
Nakanai lawmaker and Oil Palm Minister Francis Manake on June 27 stated that the oil palm festival of arts and culture in West New Britain…
The Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation (SMEC) and the Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) on June 27 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird on June 29 raised concerns about the shortage of poultry in shops across the country, attributing it to the import…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell on June 25 said change to the country’s minimum wage rate must consider workers…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richrad Maru said Papua New Guinea (PNG) only has a relatively small economy compared to other countries, despite its abundant…
The Western Highlands provincial government has allocated 1.15 million kina in investment grants to nine council wards in Tambul-Nebilyer district to support schools, infrastructure, and…
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lae and Nawaeb districts on June 24 were highlighted as the driving force for growth for Morobe province amid…
Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Belden Namah on June 23 called the residents of Western province to boost the local economy. Namah emphasized that the…
Australia’s International Development and Pacific Minister Pat Conroy on June 24 stated that Papua New Guinea (PNG) stands as his country’s third-largest export destination. Conroy…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Papua New Guinea (PNG) to work on reforms to help attract foreign investment. IMF deputy managing director Bo…
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) has taken major steps to strengthen the country’s forestry sector through new partnerships focused on downstream processing and…
Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa on June 20 expressed concern about the impact of betelnut trading on residents in the province. Rapa warned that betelnut…
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the significant macroeconomic and social challenges facing Papua New Guinea. The report revealed that the…
Deshbesh Enterprise Limited, via its subsidiary Deshbesh Agro Farm, has presented three key policy proposals to significantly advance Papua New Guinea's livestock sector. These proposals…
Papua New Guinea is doubling down on domestic lime and cement production to reduce its reliance on imports, according to International Trade and Investment Minister…
John Kaputin, a former diplomat, recently called on the government to intervene and improve its management of the nation's economy. Citing low economic growth and…
Prime Minister James Marape on June 15 launched the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy to boost economic growth and employment. The policy enables the central…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programs for Papua New Guinea…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) said the foreign exchange market experienced a notable improvement in early 2025. BPNG governor Elizabeth Genia on June…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has denied reports of a fake 100 kina-banknote circulating on social media. The clarification came after the Police…
Minimum Wages Board chair Beverley Doiwa on June 12 stated that workers in low-paid jobs across the country are being denied their rights as provincial…
