AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño & food security: PNG leaders and scientists are urging the country to prepare for a likely mid-2026 El Niño, warning western Pacific drought could hit crops and livelihoods. Digital identity interoperability: Digi Yatra’s IATA trial reported cross-border travel credentials working across systems and digital wallets, while PNG is pushing interoperability through its SevisPNG digital ID and data exchange ecosystem as it joins the 50-in-5 push. Connectivity for remote PNG: The US says it will fund US$30m for satellite internet to link rural schools, health facilities and disaster centres. Starlink in PNG: Telikom is now authorised to resell Starlink, offering managed connectivity and enterprise services. Biometrics governance: The FBI is seeking industry input on biometric algorithms for NGI modernization, and PNG’s NICTA has inducted staff to strengthen public service professionalism. Regional tech & infrastructure: Quad partners are spotlighting ports, cables and critical minerals across the Pacific, including a Fiji port initiative. Mining & jobs: Newmont Lihir is hiring across engineering, operations and IT roles, while Woodlark gold’s updated feasibility study draws bullish investor coverage.
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