AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPNG-Solomons Investment Push: Prime Minister James Marape and Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale are driving a “growth corridor” agenda at the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Business Investment Forum in Honiara, aiming to turn political ties into jobs, trade and downstream investment. Infrastructure & Standards: PNG launched a revised seismic design manual for bridges, updating earthquake risk guidance for safer transport assets, while ADB highlighted upgraded Alotau Gurney Airport as connectivity that supports development. Mining Watch: Ramu nickel output dipped 4% in Q2 but sales rose as prices strengthened; Great Pacific Gold expanded high-grade Wild Dog targets with new mapping and sampling. Finance & Inclusion: CEFI and Credit Guarantee Corporation signed an MoU to boost MSME financial literacy and access to finance, and Nasfund reported net assets crossing K10billion (K10.25b) in H1 2026. Business Climate: Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru questioned whether PNG’s overseas business forums are delivering results ahead of the PNG–China Business Forum and Trade Expo. Regional Security: Operation Island Chief 2026 saw Pacific authorities detain Chinese and Indonesian fishing vessels for illegal fishing or licence breaches, with more vessels flagged for follow-up.
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