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New On-Line System for Travellers Arriving into Papua New Guinea
November 11th, 2020
Media Statement Monday 2nd November 2020 Papua New Guinea has launched an online system for people arriving from overseas to submit an electronic health declaration form (eHDF) 24 hours prior to arrival into the country. The eHDF is an additional precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of importation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) into the […]
Find out morePNG Prime Minister Congratulates Newly Elected President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
September 29th, 2020
Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated the newly elected President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama. In a statement, Marape said he is looking forward to working with President-elect Toroama in progressing consultations on the outcome of the recent referendum and securing long-term economic development and lasting peace for the people of Bougainville. […]
Find out moreApproval for PNG’s first Special Economic Zone in the Gulf Province
September 24th, 2020
Read more about this here: https://www.businessadvantagepng.com/ready-for-business-ihu-special-economic-zone-approved/
Find out moreMonthly Economic Snapshot – Solomon Islands
September 23rd, 2020
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has released its Economic Bulletin (MEB) for the month of August, 2020. View or download a copy here http://www.cbsi.com.sb/…/2020/09/MEB-August-2020.pdf GOVERNMENT UPDATE Update on the economy – Key monthly economic indicators continue to show subdued performance indicating the continuing nature of the COVID-19 shock. The Solomon Islands activity […]
Find out moreOK TEDI UPDATES ………
September 14th, 2020
OK Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has unveiled an updated strategic business plan that includes an extension of Ok Tedi’s mine life from 2026 to 2029. OTML chairman, Sir Moi Avei KBE, said the mine life extension is the culmination of a number of years detailed strategic planning work and will see the company generate an […]
Find out morePapua New Guinea-Australia Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership – Media Statement 5 August 2020
August 7th, 2020
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, released a media statement on 5 August outlining the newly signed Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) between Papua New Guinea and Australia. Through this partnership our two countries will commit to elevate their relationship, accelerate a strategic and economic cooperation and build on the close connections between the […]
Find out moreTradelinked Business Networking Event Cairns Tuesday 28 July 20
July 9th, 2020
The first Tradelinked Cairns-PNG-Pacific Business Networking Event post COVID is scheduled for Tuesday 28 July 5.30pm. Venue – Patio Bar, The Chambers, Cnr Spence & Lake Streets, Cairns (Entry via lane-way in Lake Street). If you wish to attend please RSVP to info@tradelinked.com.au
Find out moreAUSTRADE Survey of Australian Business in the Pacific – Impacts of COVID-19
June 12th, 2020
Austrade is currently undertaking a survey of Australian business in the Pacific. The purpose of the survey is to gain an understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses and how Austrade may be able to assist moving forward. Tradelinked encourages you to complete this survey to help in determining future export assistance strategies. […]
Find out moreVideo Conference: Managing Fiscal Challenges in Contemporary Papua New Guinea, Wednesday 27 May, 2020, 12.00 Noon
May 22nd, 2020
On 19 May 2020 through the Centre for Global Development Professor Chand published a paper entitled “Managing Fiscal Challenges in Contemporary Papua New Guinea” co-authored by Junaid Sadiq Masood and Vijaya Ramachandran. Professor Chand has agreed to do an online presentation on the issues raised in the paper for APNGBC members and other guests at noon […]
Find out moreCairns Regional Council releases COVID-19 Economic Impact Report
May 14th, 2020
The Cairns Regional Council commissioned an independent report on the economic impacts COVID-19 is anticipated to have on the Cairns economy. The report can be downloaded from Councils website – https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/council/covid19/recovery The website also contains information on the 10 key initiatives for consideration by Government (Federal, State and Local) in response to the unfolding economic […]
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