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Hopae joins govt digital ID wallet initiative as Korea targets global interoperability
Biometric Update
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July 25, 2025
Hopae has won major backing as it collaborates on a joint research institute with the South Korean government in building digital identity standards with an internationalist view. The start-up will join a research project in the development of...
PNG soldiers retrace historic 1975 ‘Exercise Antap Lo Ol’ ahead of 50th independence anniversary
NBC PNG
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19 members of the 2RPIR during the official launch of Exercise 'Antap Long Ol' in Moem Barracks, Wewak, East Sepik. (Image: PNGDF) Soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] are retracing the historic 1975 “Exercise Antap Lo Ol,” a...
NATIONAL CONTENT POLICIES DRIVING DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH
PNG Haus Bung
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July 29, 2025
The National Content in the extractive resource sector is not just a government policy, it’s a pathway for inclusive development and sustainable growth. This fact was stressed by Dr. Anita Togolo, who is the Country Manager for Erias Group PNG- a...
40 graduate as coffee extension trainers at Aiyura Institute
NBC PNG
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40 graduates with their certificates. (NBC News) Forty participants graduated yesterday with certificates from the Coffee Extension Training of Trainers [TOT] program at the Coffee Research Institute in Aiyura, Eastern Highlands Province. Among...
Post-Courier Online sends six to Digital News Academy event in Sydney
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 29, 2025
Post-Courier Online is sending six of its members to attend the Digital News Academy (DNA) annual event in Sydney, Australia today. The annual event will include tours of News Corp Australia and Google Headquarters. The Digital News Academy is a...
Parental consent, age ranges are flaws in India’s data privacy act, say experts
Biometric Update
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July 25, 2025
A common complaint from opponents of age assurance technology is that parents should be the ones to decide what their kids can and can’t see online. For years, parents could dictate which videos kids rented, which TV shows they watched and other...
APEC disaster response meetings in Incheon to focus on cooperation in risk mitigation
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 29, 2025
Published: 29 Jul. 2025, 17:52 Participants pose for a photo during a workshop held as part of the APEC Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Songdo, Incheon, on July 29. [YONHAP] Korea is set to host the annual APEC disaster...
Top 10 Palm Oil Producers Worldwide: A Global Overview
Indonesia Expat
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July 29, 2025
Its versatility and low cost of production have made it a cornerstone of global agriculture, but also a topic of environmental concern and sustainability debates. As global demand continues to grow, understanding where palm oil comes from is key...
Do not abuse privilege of education
The National
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IN the Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, there are five National Goals and Directive Principles. If asked at random to recite all five, many Papua New Guineans would not even know what to say. For the sake of this article,...
UHC drives progress across all of the SDGs
UHC2030
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July 28, 2025
At the 2025 HLPF, world leaders and stakeholders came together to review progress on the 2030 Agenda and confront the intersecting crises of our time: poverty, inequality, climate emergencies, global instability and underfunded essential services....
Urgent Need For Legislation Against Black Magic: Protecting Society From Exploitation And Harm
Kashmir Reader
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July 20, 2025
In an era of science and rationality, a comprehensive law is essential to criminalise black magic practices and prevent psychological, physical, and financial abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and across India In an age of science, technology, and...
PNG’s Western Province Gets First DHERST-Accredited Nursing School
PNG Health News
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July 18, 2025
PNG’s Western Province Gets First DHERST-Accredited Nursing School [Photo supplied] In a historic development for Western Province, Papua New Guinea has opened its first Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology...
PNG secures landmark climate deal
The National
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ENVIRONMENT A win for forests, communities and the planet IN a bold step towards global climate leadership, Papua New Guinea has secured a landmark US$63.4 million (K264 million) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) — a transformative investment that...
Philippines climbs 4 spots in connectivity index
Philstar
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July 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has climbed four places in a global index for connectivity quality, as the country improved its mobile speed to make up for the gap against Asia-Pacific peers. Based on Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence...
Director of PNG's NRL franchise stood down amid corruption allegations
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 18, 2025
A powerful businessman has stood down from the board of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise amid corruption concerns relating to business dealings with a Chinese state-owned company. The newly established board has been entrusted with overseeing...
Navy Corpsman reflects on Pacific Partnership 2025 Mission to Fiji
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 28, 2025
The South Pacific Island nation of Fiji might seem a world away for a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman from Queens, New York. Pacific Partnership 2025 made such a unique opportunity possible. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shane Durand recently took part...
Ontenu Central Exploration Update: South Pacific Metals Extends Ontenu Central Mineralization Over 1Km In Preparation For Drill Program
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) (" SPMC " or the " Company ") is pleased to provide an update on the Ontenu Central Prospect...
From Radio Waves to digital shores: 20 years of PNG Australia Media Development Initiative
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 18, 2025
The Australian Government has marked a significant milestone in its media partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG) the 20th anniversary of the Media Development Initiative (MDI). The event in Port Moresby brought together media professionals,...
Harness digital tools to preserve culture
The National
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IN recent years, the internet has become an indispensable tool for communication, information sharing, and economic development in Papua New Guinea. As the country embraces the digital age, there is a growing recognition of the need to promote...
OKY PNG LAUNCHES TOLL- FREE HOTLINE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 18, 2025
A new toll-free hotline, aimed at equipping girls across Papua New Guinea with vital health information, was officially launched today (Friday 18th, 2025) in Port Moresby city. Known as the Oky Toky IVR Service, the initiative is a collaboration...