AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgriculture: Young volunteer Shadrach Vaka Jnr is helping Central Province cocoa farmers improve production and build reliable income from the crop. Fuel and logistics: A fuel crisis could push up freight, fares and the cost of goods, while new tug Pacific Responder is set to boost Port Moresby harbour capacity. Energy: Taiwan’s decision to stop buying PNG liquefied natural gas raises concern over lost sales; former PM Peter O’Neill estimates the halted purchases could mean about K1.5 billion a year in revenue. Projects: A potential US$60 billion gas-project pipeline could sustain construction for decades if Papua LNG and developments behind it reach investment decisions. Industrial investment: Pacific Lime and Cement is advancing plans for a lime, cement and port hub near Port Moresby, alongside a proposed township for the project workforce. Business climate: A weaker kina may support exporters, but manufacturers warn that imported inputs are becoming more expensive.
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