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Andrew Betteridge appointed Country Head ANZ Papua New Guinea
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
ANZ Bank ANZ today announced Andrew Betteridge has been appointed Country Head ANZ Papua New Guinea (PNG), reporting to Tammy Medard, Managing Director, Institutional Banking Australia and PNG, subject to regulatory approval. Mr Betteridge has...
Mapping the future: geolocation data project advances EUDR readiness in Papua New Guinea
Ethical Marketing News
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August 18, 2025
In a strategic move to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness, Fairtrade producer network NAPP is supporting coffee and cocoa cooperatives in Asia Pacific to collect geolocation data – a process that is challenging...
PNG Education Department Launches Three-Year Corporate Plan
One Papua New Guinea
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August 18, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Education Department has launched its three-year Corporate Plan 2025–2027 and unveiled a new departmental logo, alongside the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary logo, during a ceremony in Port Moresby on Friday. Education...
PNGDHL, business arm of PNGFA to free carry equity for Cloudy Bay resource owners
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
For the first time ever since the inception of the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority 33 years ago, the forestry sector is in the allocation process of issuing a timber permit to be managed under Forest Management Agreement (FMA), to state-owned...
World Bank focuses on job creation in the Pacific
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
The World Bank’s managing director of operations Anna Bjerde announced new reforms to the World Bank’s procurement framework that require companies bidding on international civil works contracts such as the construction and maintenance of...
Tisa Bank highlights contribution to country’s financial sector
The National
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TISA Bank highlighted its contribution to the growth and development of financial sector in Papua New Guinea at the annual Business Advantage conference in Brisbane, Australia. Chief executive officer Sunil Pokharel said: “For five decades, Tisa...
Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Coffee Export Marks Breakthrough in Estonia
One Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province has made history this week with the shipment of five tons of Daga coffee to Estonia, giving local growers an international breakthrough. The delivery showcases the rich and unique flavor of Daga beans, a...
Disturbing history behind company in Santos takeover bid
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
The gloves are off. The battle for control of oil and gas giant Santos moved up a gear this week after Ryan Stokes, chairman of Beach Energy and son of billionaire Kerry, took a swipe at the Abu Dhabi government's tilt for a large slice of...
Maru urges ‘new roadmap’ to unlock Papua New Guinea’s economic potential
Business Advantage PNG
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August 14, 2025
PNG’s Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. Credit: BAI/Stefan Daniljchenko Papua New Guinea must chart a “new roadmap” to transform its economy, International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru told the 2025...
YEF and MiBank expands Banking to Hula Village
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 17, 2025
The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), an agent for MiBank, has expanded its services to Hula village in the Rigo District of Central Province. The organization visited the village yesterday, 17 August 2025 to register locals for banking...
Competition launched to name Papua New Guinea's NRL team
RNZ
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August 13, 2025
The board announcement was made in Port Moresby on Tuesday by the ARLC chairman Peter V'landys AM and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy. Photo: Office of...
At 50, Papua New Guinea deserves a more complete story
The Interpreter
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August 13, 2025
Weak governance, persistent law-and-order challenges, poor human development outcomes, mismanaged natural resources, and a growing struggle to meet the needs of a young and rapidly expanding population – these remain familiar themes in stories...
NCD GOVERNOR REPRESENTS PAPUA NEW GUINEA AT ASEAN GOVERNORS AND MAYORS FORUM 2025
EMTV
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August 13, 2025
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attending the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) from the 12 -14 of August 2025. His visit marks the first time that an NCD Governor and possibly Papua New Guinea...
Swire Shipping Introduces First-Ever Weekly Service Connecting North Asia to Papua New Guinea
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 12, 2025
Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, today announced a significant upgrade to its North Asia Express (NAX) service with the introduction of fixed-day weekly sailings and expanded capacity. Effective 22 August 2025, the...
World first: TEM’s Papua New Guinea Improved Cookstove Project is approved under high integrity VM0050 methodology by Verra
Tasman Environmental Markets
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August 12, 2025
The pioneering Papua New Guinea (PNG) Improved Cookstoves project by Asia-Pacific carbon offsetting solutions provider, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), has become the first project globally to issue Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) under Verra’s...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Madang: The Catholic community works to stem violence related to witchcraft accusations
Fides
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August 12, 2025
Conferenza Episcopale Papua Nuova Guinea e Isole Salomone Megiar (Agenzia Fides) – In a social context where witchcraft practices and violence unleashed by superstition end up becoming two sides of the same coin, the Catholic community in Papua...
K92 Mining reports strong Q2 2025 results, highlights major contributions to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 12, 2025
K92 Mining Ltd. (K92), the company operating the Kainantu Gold Mine in the Eastern Highlands Province, has reported strong second-quarter financial results, underscoring significant progress on its Stage 3 Expansion and substantial financial...
U.S. Congressional Delegation visits Papua New Guinea to strengthen bilateral ties
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 12, 2025
A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Congress has concluded a visit to Port Moresby, engaging with government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives to deepen the relationship between the two nations. The three-day visit,...
TSC Backs Gobo School of Excellence, Urges Community Commitment
PNG Business News
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As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th year of independence, the milestone underscores the urgent need for continued investment in infrastructure, institutions and human resources to secure the nation’s future. For provincial education projects,...
MAHOGANY FINANCE & 2 FAST MOTORS PARTNER TO PROVIDE VEHICLE FINANCING
PNG Haus Bung
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August 16, 2025
Mahogany Finance and 2 Fast Motors have strengthened their partnership to offer tailored vehicle financing solutions for JAC vehicles to individuals and businesses across Papua New Guinea. This collaboration ensures customers can access fast,...