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Wimble & Co Ltd Showcases Eco Solutions at 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Exhibition
PNG Business News
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Wimble & Co Limited, a trusted name in Papua New Guinea’s industrial and mining supply sector, underscored its commitment to sustainable solutions and deeper industry collaboration at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and...
Economic Growth Ahead For Papua New Guinea, But Agriculture Reforms Key To More Jobs And Sustained Prosperity
Scoop
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World Bank’s Economic Update finds strengthening the agriculture sector will spur opportunity and diversify growth PORT MORESBY, June 30, 2025 - Papua New Guinea’s economy is set to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025, well above its historical average,...
Papua New Guinea welcomes UAE-backed takeover of Australian oil and gas giant
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
Santos is one of the largest and oldest Australian producers of oil and gas. Photo: Facebook / Santos Ltd Papua New Guinea has expressed excitement about the prospect of Dubai-owned investment firms taking over Australian oil and gas giant Santos...
Mining Jobs : Career Opportunities at Newmont Lihir Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Mining Watch
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June 26, 2025
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers in a high-performing team environment. Newmont Lihir Gold Limited offers rewarding careers on Lihir Island, a world-class mining location where safety, innovation, and community development are...
Mining and Petroleum sector remains a pillar of PNG’s economic growth and development
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
The Mining and Petroleum Sector has been and will continue to be a pillar of Papua New Guinea’s Economic and National Development. Minister for Finance Thomas Opa made this statement while delivering a speech on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister...
ICT manufacturing industry can support 8% growth goal: govt
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) - Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza has said that the information and communication technology (ICT) manufacturing sector can be a key driver for achieving the target of 8 percent economic growth. “The government...
China eyeing PNG for emerging agriculture opportunities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
CHINESE delegation from Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science (JAAS) from Jiangsu province visited Papua New Guinea, to run a one-day workshop for public servants in the agriculture space. The team consisted of six professors covering topics on...
Largest Talisman Sabre Drills Begin In Australia
Asian Defence Journal
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July 16, 2025
AUSTRALIA hosts the largest-ever iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre, comprising over 35,000 troops from 19 countries including personnel from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New...
ExxonMobil Nigeria Names New Chairman/Managing Director
This Day
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July 16, 2025
Ejiofor Alike ExxonMobil has announced the appointment of Mr. Jagir Baxi as Chairman and Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager, of its affiliates in Nigeria. The affiliates include: Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited; and Esso...
Papua New Guinea Advances EITI Implementation Readiness with Pre-Validation Workshop in Port Moresby
PNG Business News
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In a crucial step towards improving transparency and governance in the extractive industries, the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) convened a two-day Pre-Validation Workshop from 9–10 June in Port Moresby....
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
Trukai Industries empowers Gerehu youths with Village Sustainability Kit
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
Trukai Industries has once again demonstrated its commitment to community development through its Farmer Sustainability Program by donating a Village Sustainability Kit (VSK) to youths in Gerehu Stage 7. The donation, made by Trukai’s Rice...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
Business Advantage PNG
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June 26, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, the Hon. John Rosso BAPNG: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? John Rosso (JR): I’d like to call myself a reluctant politician because I never wanted to run for public office, but this is now my second...
Sabah seeks law reforms to boost industrial investment
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
Sabah seeks law reforms to boost industrial investment Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Phoong said a comprehensive plan involving both tax and non-tax...
Fletcher Construction worker killed at Port Vila wharf, Vanuatu
Newstalk ZB
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July 10, 2025
A Fletcher Construction worker has been killed at a wharf in Vanuatu’s Port Vila. A Fletcher Building spokesman said: “We are saddened to confirm that an incident occurred yesterday at one of our projects in Vanuatu. Tragically, this incident has...
Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu
Northern Advocate
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The immediate priority was to support the worker’s family and his colleagues. “The loss of a valued colleague is felt deeply across our entire organisation, and our thoughts and sympathies are with their loved ones.” The accident was reported by...
BSP Papua New Guinea Partners with UK’s SmartStream to Enhance Reconciliation System
Fintech News Switzerland
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June 24, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox BSP Financial Group has completed an upgrade to its reconciliation system, resulting in improvements in transaction processing speed, accuracy, and the overall...
Ok Tedi Mining reveals geological secrets through rock exhibit at PNG Resources Week
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
The geological intricacies of the Ok Tedi Mine Pit are currently on display at the 2025 Papua New Guinea Resources Week Golden Exhibition at APEC Haus, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the rock formations that yield Papua New Guinea’s...
Inaugural board named for Papua New Guinea NRL franchise ahead of 2028 debut
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
The board announcement was made in Port Moresby on Tuesday by the ARLC chairman Peter V'landys AM and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy. Photo: Office of...