International relationsJapan to aid Papua's disaster preparedness, countering China influenceTokyo hopes to strengthening ties by providing heavy machineryJapan doubles security aid recipients, adding Sri Lanka, ThailandTaiwan frictions surface again as Pacific summit concludes14 September 2025DefenseJapan doubles security aid recipients, adding Sri Lanka, Thailand5 Indo-Pacific nations to join eligibility list as China concerns grow 21 June 2025DestinationsFootloose in Papua New Guinea: A playground for the adventurousVisitors will find a land of cultural complexity and heart-stopping beauty 26 January 2025International relationsPacific disaster response group aims to streamline preparednessAustralia seen consolidating role as region's primary security partner11 October 2024LifeFrom Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheelsAdventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region25 August 2024OpinionPapua New Guinea's census process is a quagmire of epic proportionsInternational donors must pressure government to be transparent14 August 2024InterviewPapua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM saysMarape eyes agreement as part of expanded trade ties with Tokyo17 July 2024CommoditiesSingapore company launches mining venture in Papua New GuineaCEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle23 June 2024OpinionPapua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down Key export sector to be damaged by deal with mysterious Singapore company24 April 2024PoliticsDozens killed in violence-plagued Papua New Guinea ambushIllegal high-powered weapons worsening tribal conflict, says analyst19 February 2024International relationsPNG's Marape hails close ties in Australia speech as China seeks inroadsAddress follows reports Beijing wants a security deal with the Pacific state8 February 2024Your Week in AsiaCambodian PM in Thailand, Taylor Swift visits Asia, Pakistan electionYour weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events4 February 2024PoliticsRiots underline Papua New Guinea's social and economic fragilityLooting in Port Moresby follows decades of urban squalor and neglect19 January 2024PoliticsPapua New Guinea's Marape faces calls to quit over deadly unrestAt least 16 reportedly killed amid violence and looting as police strike over pay11 January 2024Indo-PacificU.S. to deploy coast guard ship to Papua New Guinea next monthDefense chief Austin vows to deepen bilateral cooperation with eye on China27 July 2023DefenseU.S. military to use Papua New Guinea naval base for 15 yearsPentagon chief to make rare visit to Pacific island nation as China steps up outreach21 July 2023Indo-PacificBank of China chairman visits PNG amid Sino-U.S. rivalryTrip follows island nation's defense pact with Washington2 June 2023International relationsModi extends 'Global South' outreach to Pacific islands after G-7Indian PM 'forcefully' made developing world's case at rich nations' summit22 May 2023Indo-PacificBiden cancels Quad visit to Australia to focus on debt limit talksHistoric Papua New Guinea trip also off the table in diplomatic setback17 May 2023OpinionRows over Asian carbon credits overlook project benefitsEfforts to offset emissions can benefit communities most in need30 March 2023Tea LeavesPapua New Guinea's 'bilums' weave together function, fashion Traditional string bags find buyers in Sydney and New York18 January 2023International relationsQueen Elizabeth's soft power in Asia went beyond the CommonwealthNew U.K. King Charles III faces struggle to match mother's ties in region 13 September 2022PoliticsPapua New Guinea PM faces uncertain future after election disarrayMarape expected to take protectionist stance on foreign investment23 August 2022PoliticsViral lies spread democratic decay from Thailand to Nepal: reportAsia needs structural change, not just tech crackdown, USAID-backed scholars say9 January 2022International relationsPapua New Guinea joins Australia effort to calm Solomon IslandsSome 50 police officers arrive in capital of Honiara after 3 days of protests27 November 2021Asia InsightChina-backed mining deepens Papua New Guinea's golden dilemmaCOVID raises economic need but history of disputes and Beijing's rise fuel opposition24 August 2021CoronavirusAustralia vaccine diplomacy tested as COVID slams Papua New GuineaVying with China for Pacific influence, Quad member aims to win over skeptics 31 March 2021EnvironmentSingapore startup seeks to preserve Papua New Guinea biodiversityEcoshare uses lease scheme to support local people and promote conservation6 March 2021OpinionPapua New Guinea a warning for poor nations rich in natural resourcesDeveloping countries often do not profit from wealth lying under the ground12 January 2021CommoditiesJapan tapers imports of logs from tropical trees to near zeroMajor plywood maker pulls plug as Malaysia and PNG move to protect forests2 January 2021