AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInfrastructure & Safety: PNG launched a revised seismic design manual for bridges, updating earthquake risk guidance and pushing “engineering must be based on science” after a 1985 standard served for about 40 years. Energy & Skills: Pasca A Gas won approval for its National Content Plan, aiming to boost training, jobs and PNG-owned suppliers; meanwhile, PNGDF and ADF engineers teamed up in Lae for Exercise Pukpuk 2026 to deliver practical works. Digital Policy: Pacific Ministers backed regional AI principles and safer digital spaces as connectivity expands via undersea cables, with a governance framework planned for leaders’ review. STEM & Education: The STEM Overseas Scholarship Programme now supports 360+ students studying abroad, and NCD formally took over education services in Port Moresby. LNG & Industry: TotalEnergies selected Daewoo E&C as preferred bidder for Papua LNG CPF and wellpads EPSCC, targeting FID in 2H 2026. Agriculture Investment: IFC is targeting K1.5bn in agriculture investment by 2030 under AgriConnect. Science Curiosity: Researchers linked “tiny people” hallucinations to the mushroom Lanmaoa asiatica, including accounts from China and the Philippines.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
