From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea wants to increase trade with China under a Free Trade Agreement but will depend on a feasibility study expected to be concluded in July, this year. International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru said “we [PNG] are determine to grow and deepen our relationship with China and anchor it through a […]
The unprecedented increase in the use of the stimulant drug, methamphetamine in the country, has prompted calls for Papua New Guineans to be wary of the health and other risks associated with it. While clear statistics of the extent and number of users in the country is yet to be ascertained, it is evident the […]
The bilateral agreement signed with China will boost the national government’s digital transformation agenda. The information communication technology, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was one of the agreements signed following visitation of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the last 24 hours. Information and Communication Technology Minister Timothy Masiu said “partnership outlines several areas of cooperation […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko reassured China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi of Papua New Guinea’s support to the “One China” policy had not changed since establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976. PNG was one of the first countries in the region to establish diplomatic relations with China, a year after gaining political independence from Australia. […]
This year, will mark a decade, since Papua New Guinea become a liquefied natural gas exporter. And this week, the milestone shone on Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL], as for the first time, it directly sold its LNG cargo on the international market. The LNG cargo was from access volume after production in […]
Papua New Guinea will soon welcome a new commercial bank. Tisa Community Finance, a business arm of the Teachers Savings and Loan Society is expected to make the announcement in coming weeks. Chief Executive Officer Sunil Kumar Pokharel confirmed with NBC Online, the bank will be open for business once banking license is released […]
Flexible Learning Students of Divine Word University’s Coronation Campus in Madang now have an additional study facility funded by BSP Madang Branch under their annual Community Project. BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson, GM Retail Daniel Faunt, Madang Branch Manager Mary Koi and her staff handed the completed project earlier this week. The facilities include two […]
Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has launched a group uniting some of Papua New Guinea’s most important movers and shakers. The Eminent Envoys & Friends League’s (The League) is a platform for the country’s leaders , including academics, corporate professionals and senior statesmen to discuss research, innovation, national security, and policy. The […]
Port Moresby will be rolling out the red carpet at the Jacksons International Airport to welcome one of its important trading partners. The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi will arrive on Saturday around 4pm for a 24 hour visit. “The one-day visit is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] […]
The China Ready initiative, led by Port Moresby City Governor Powes Parkop and the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority [PNGTPA] since July last year, aims to position Amazing Port Moresby as a premier destination for Chinese tourists. The exclusive event on China Ready Workshop this week offered stakeholders the opportunity to convene and discuss crucial matters […]