AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Niugini & Regional Travel: Air Niugini is backing the Aelan Riddim Music Festival in Honiara, helping 10 Pacific artists travel, while also expanding corporate payment services and opening a new flagship sales office in Wewak. Sports Tourism & Community Events: The 2026 Kokoda Cup boxing show is set for Waigani with young fighters (including an international bout) as part of PNG Boxing Union fundraising, and the PNG Chiefs continue to draw attention as NRL utility Connor Watson weighs a move from 2028. Culture & Creative Travel: The inaugural PNG Contemporary Bilum and Arts Festival launched in Port Moresby, with bilum highlighted as a national cultural symbol and a platform for women’s economic empowerment. Jobs & Mobility: PNG’s second PNG–Australia Approved Employers Expo opened in Port Moresby to push the PALM scheme, with the government reporting growth to 2,000-plus active PNG workers in Australia. Investment & Partnerships: PNG’s Investment Promotion Authority director urged EU investors to explore PNG opportunities ahead of the EU–PNG business forum, while PNG and France marked 50 years of ties with plans for a new Paris embassy. Health Capacity Building: Twelve women researchers from Lae are heading to Melbourne for advanced training and mentorship under an Australia-backed program.
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