Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: media under threat
Over his nearly four-year tenure as Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape has continued to trumpet his slogan – “Take Back PNG”. The trademark phrase, which has similar…
Commentary
PNG’s tax on monopolists is counterproductive
Originally published in the East Asia Forum
PNG voices: regional partnerships must be based on respect
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the Papua New Guinea parliament in January, he entitled his speech “a bond between equals”. There was much in his address…
Reflections on the 29th Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum
A sense of apprehension and optimism could be detected last month as ministers from Australia and Papua New Guinea gathered for the 29th Ministerial Forum between the two…
Answers needed on the Pacific Engagement Visa
After a recent ministerial meeting, Australia agreed to expedite visa applications from Papua New Guinea, including moving the visa processing office from Fiji to PNG, an…
Commentary
PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
Papua New Guinea: Reining in MP slush funds
In January, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape announced that the constituency development funds allocated to MPs will be increased this year to K3 billion (A$1.2…
Commentary
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
For PNG, Albanese’s visit was about more than just security
For James Marape, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, strengthening trade appears to be his main focus. Marape has said previously that PNG is still an emerging economy and cannot…