AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoPNG–China trade push: International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru says PNG’s future is tied to China as anchor sponsors back the inaugural PNG–China Business Forum and Trade Expo. Agriculture & markets: PNGFM and the Farmers & Settlers Association partner to amplify the 70th PNG Agriculture & Trade Festival nationwide ahead of the Goroka event (28–30 Aug). Digital sovereignty: PNG will inaugurate Kumul Cloud Infinity, a Sovereign Cloud and AI datacentre, on 21 Aug in Port Moresby—built by Datec PNG and Telikom PNG. El Niño risk: Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa warns his province is “unprepared” and says there’s been little national communication as rivers dry up and livelihoods face pressure. Connectivity for investment: Fiji’s deputy PM urges businesses to treat PNG as the “next Dubai for the Pacific,” pointing to the role of reliable air links. Regional investment corridor: PNG and Solomon Islands leaders open the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference, pitching a “Melanesian growth corridor” and more bankable deals. Telecom deal: PNG DataCo and Digicel PNG sign a five-year bandwidth and network support agreement to expand capacity and prepare for 5G. Aviation & safety: NAC, PNG Fire Service and Milne Bay deliver ARFF training for firefighters at Alotau.
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