The Milne Bay Provincial Works Supervision Unit (WSU) has taken an important step in its drive to lift infrastructure standards, by securing the support of…
Labor Minister Kessy Sawang announced that Papua New Guinea will soon implement a new national minimum wage for the first time in 11 years, following…
Around 200 million kina has been invested in Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s poultry industry over the past three years to boost production and address ongoing…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) expects to attract 20 billion kina in new investments following the launch of its 2nd Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Summit at…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indonesia have signed a new agreement to establish cross-border passenger transport services, aiming to improve regional connectivity, trade, and mobility.…
The East New Britain (ENB) Provincial Government has launched public consultations on its proposed Free Trade Zones (FTZ), inviting residents to contribute to shaping the…
World Bank representative Lachlan McDonald on August 22 stated that youths in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are facing alarmingly high unemployment rates, due to inadequate…
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Jelta Wong announced on August 21 that there will be no more exports of tuna fish oversea, with all catches…
Former deputy minister Charles Abel expressed concerns on Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) slow economic growth, noting that the average GDP per capita growth since independence…
The government’s office accommodation, costing taxpayers 257 million kina annually, is in disarray, according to a report from the Auditor General, which highlights inadequate funding…
The government has temporarily lifted its ban on chicken imports in a bid to stabilize the domestic poultry supply and safeguard national food security. Prime…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has entered a new phase in its seafood export industry with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is set to establish new trade and investment partnerships with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to International Trade and Investment…
Papua New Guinea has secured 17.7 million kina ($4.13 million) in funding through a new partnership with the Australian government and the International Labor Organization…
Prime Minister James Marape on July 16 called for the implementation of the National Executive Council (NEC) decision to endorse a final position on the…
Prime Minister James Marape reiterated Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) commitment to macroeconomic stability, fiscal reform, and debt sustainability during a visit to the International Monetary…
Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s cocoa industry has earned 450 million kina in the first quarter of 2025, nearly matching annual earnings in previous years, according…
The total value of currency in circulation in Papua New Guinea (PNG) reached 3.5 billion in 2024, up from 3.3 billion kina the previous year,…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird on July 4 invited landowners in Marienberg, Angoram, to participate in clan vetting and land survey exercises to support a…
Prime Minister James Marape on July 1 reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the alcohol and tobacco sectors in the country. Marape made the statement…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
