AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomic Outlook: BSP warns El Niño-related falls in farm output and export delays are tightening foreign-exchange inflows, though mining remains a key support. Higher fuel prices add pressure on businesses and households. Trade and Logistics: Lae’s South Pacific International Container Terminal reports 15% growth this year and expects higher cargo volumes, driven by imports, construction materials and mineral exports. Energy and Mining: Parliament has passed four LNG bills, advancing the proposed US$14.5 billion Papua LNG project; the Prime Minister says landowner benefits will be protected. K92 Mining has also been praised for paying K230.9 million in tax. Agriculture Resilience: A K44.68 million climate-adaptation project will support 18,600 households in Enga, Milne Bay and New Ireland as drought threatens crops and livelihoods.
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