Papua New Guinea


Luxon defends PACER Plus as PNG pushes for separate trade deal
The Prime Minister says New Zealand remains committed to PACER Plus despite Papua New Guinea’s push for a separate bilateral trade deal.
‘PNG, Japan must anchor trade relationship through agreement’
Japan is our very long and most enduring partner and we need to anchor our relationship through an EPA, said PNG's Minister for International Trade and Investment .
Papua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM says
Japan and Papua New Guinea have discussed the path toward a potential free trade agreement, PNG Prime Minister James Marape said.
PNG-China relationship must be built on trade and investment: Minister
A consultant committee has been selected to take the lead in completing a feasibility study into the viability of having a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Fiji to consult with PNG on PACER Plus agreement
PNG Prime Minister held talks with Fiji Prime Minister on strengthening bilateral ties and deepening cooperation as the bigger Pacific Island Countries within the region.
Feasibility study on trade between PNG and Australia to be carried out
The study assesses the feasibility of a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement covering goods and services.
PNG, China talk trade
PNG Prime Minister and Chinese President agreed that a free trade agreement must be concluded at the very earliest that would secure both nation’s interest so that trade and commerce happened within this realm.
China, Papua New Guinea discuss free-trade deal
China and Papua New Guinea held talks on a free-trade deal, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a landmark tour of the Pacific Islands with a stop in the resource-rich nation.
Barrick forces hand of Papua New Guinea government in reopening Porgera mine
Referring repeatedly to legal threats by Barrick Gold Corp., Prime Minister Papua New Guinea released a statement announcing that his government will be making a deal with the company in regard to the Porgera Joint Venture gold mine.
“It did not go well” - Barrick continues pressure on Papua New Guinea government while ignoring human rights
Barrick is offering the government of Papua New Guinea to pause legal proceedings upon signing of a framework agreement to reverse the decision not to grant it a licence renewal for its former Porgera mine.