AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNRL Commercial Boost: PNG Chiefs lock in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners as a Premier Partner on a multi-year deal, with Coca-Cola branding on jerseys and exclusive non-alcoholic ready-to-drink rights ahead of the 2028 season. Energy & Investment Signals: TotalEnergies backs the Absheron gas project with a final investment decision, while keeping Namibia’s Venus oil timing unresolved—meanwhile the group maps higher dividends, buybacks and up to $17bn a year in capex through 2032. Lae Digital Payments: Lae City Authority launches ServiceLink with NiuPay so residents and businesses can register and pay land taxes online, aiming to cut cash handling and office congestion. Coffee Export Disruption: Highlands coffee shipments to Lae are stalled during peak season, risking knock-on delays for exporters, transport and growers. ICT Skills for Industry: Divine Word University students showcase practical information systems projects, pushing digital transformation that doesn’t leave less-connected communities behind. Cocoa Revenue Push: PNG’s cocoa sector tops K1.8bn in export earnings from 61,000 tonnes, with government targeting K2bn and longer-term jobs growth. Mining Jobs: K92 Mining advertises a Heavy Equipment Operator role for its Kainantu gold operations, supporting exploration drilling in rugged terrain. Pacific Media & Policy: PNG will host the 2028 Pacific Media Summit as PINA strengthens self-regulation and fact-checking priorities for the region.
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