AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU-Linked Investment Push: Investment Promotion Authority director Peter Daroa urged European businesses to look at Papua New Guinea ahead of the 5th EU–PNG Business Forum, pointing to growing interest from firms in telecoms and aviation. PALM Jobs Expo: Australian employers are in Port Moresby for the PNG-Australia Approved Employers Expo under the PALM scheme, aiming to recruit PNG workers for roles like aged care and early childhood education. Air Niugini Connectivity: Air Niugini backed the Aelan Riddim Music Festival in Honiara by helping 10 Pacific artists travel, while also expanding corporate payment solutions and opening a new Wewak sales office. Culture & Tourism Events: The inaugural PNG Contemporary Bilum and Arts Festival launched in Port Moresby, with bilum promoted as a national symbol and a platform for women’s economic empowerment. Sports Spotlight: The 2026 Kokoda Cup is set for Waigani with youth and elite bouts, and PNG’s Tony Mitu Jr returned with a bronze medal from Oceania Wushu in Brisbane. Infrastructure for Travel & Trade: Prime Minister James Marape says K400m-plus support is moving for the Rabaul port facelift to boost shipping, exports and regional logistics. Diplomacy: PNG’s PM James Marape announced plans for a new embassy in Paris as PNG and France mark 50 years of ties.
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