AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoTaiwan-Policy Shock: Papua New Guinea has announced it will close Taiwan’s Chinese Taipei Economic Office in Port Moresby and reaffirm its “One China” policy, prompting a sharp protest from Taipei while Beijing welcomed the move. Marape on Sovereignty: Prime Minister James Marape says the One China decision is a sovereign national choice, not pressure or coercion. Maritime Search & Safety: PNG Police are expanding the search for 27 people missing after two boats capsized off East New Britain near Pigeon Island, including 11 children; survivors were reported reaching the mainland. Digital Push in POM: The Digital Transformation Summit 2026 and Pacific Cyber Week are underway, with ICT Minister Robert Naguri stressing equal access and trust in secure digital services; NICTA also launched an integrated regulatory database and outlined progress toward 5G. Power Bills Pressure: Outgoing PNG Power minister William Duma says government agencies owe nearly K200 million in unpaid electricity bills, worsening the utility’s finances. Resource Returns: PM Marape says PNG is entering a new phase of resource development aimed at higher national returns while keeping investor confidence. Elections Tech Plan: Government is moving toward biometric voter ID and electronic voting via phased photo-roll trials, with the Electoral Commission deciding readiness. Business Outlook: A PNG investment conference in Brisbane is framed as coming at a pivotal economic moment, with LNG and improved foreign exchange conditions highlighted.
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