Papua New Guinea
Churches to receive money from PNG state companies
The government of Papua New Guinea is committing to pay ten percent of the earnings from two major state companies to the churches of PNG.
Hungary's president visits Papua New Guinea
The President of Hungary Katalin Novak will arrive in Port Moresby for a State visit on Wednesday.
Port Moresby to host world indigenous business forum
500 indigenous Papua New Guinea businesses will be in the spotlight this week, with the country hosting this year's World Indigenous Business Forum in Port Moresby.
PNG's population growth to present challenges
Papua New Guinea's soaring population is projected to reached 21 million people by 2050 based on figures made available by the United Nations Population Fund. Audio
PNG-China common currency on the agenda in Beijing
One of the matters on the table for Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape during his visit to Beijing is establishing for both countries to trade in their own currencies.
Threat of fuel shortage looms for Papua New Guineans
Papua New Guineans are facing the prospect of more petrol rationing in coming days after the major supplier Puma Energy warned its stocks were low. Audio
Porgera goldmine opening delayed again
Papua New Guinea's acting prime minister John Rosso says the critically important Porgera goldmine in Enga Province is now due to open in the new year. Audio
PM James Marape in Beijing to strengthen Papua New Guinea-China ties
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is in Beijing to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for cooperation.
Violence against women and girls 'increasing' in Papua New Guinea, MP says
There was alarm in Papua New Guinea Parliament last week when MPs were told that gender based and sorcery violence was widespread and much higher than reported.
'They've got no rights': Refugee advocate prods Australia over Manus Island debacle
The Refugee Action Coalition says refugees "abandoned" by Australia in Papua New Guinea are experiencing another round of distress.
PNG watchdog says much more to do after Paul Paraka jailed
Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer, Paul Paraka, on misappropriation charges. Audio
PNG's PM wants foreign police officers in leadership roles
Papua New Guinea wants to put 20 foreign police officers in leadership roles in the local force. Audio
PNG govt must ask 'where is the money' following conviction of disgraced lawyer, NGO says
Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer Paul Paraka on fraud charges.
James Marape announces plans to hire foreign cops for senior roles
Papua New Guinea is planning to hire 20 foreign police officers to take up leadership roles in the local force, according to a local newspaper report.
PNG inquiry finds most gender and sorcery-based violence goes unreported
PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported. Audio
PNG Minister eager for law changes
PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers. Audio