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Papua New Guinea faces El Niño power and transport crisis

Papua New Guinea faces El Niño power and transport crisis

By Wanda Kusumawati November 11, 2026
Papua New Guinea allocates K500 million to combat El Niño-triggered power shortages, forcing load shedding in Port Moresby, Ramu, and Gazelle grids.
Weaker PNG kina hits manufacturers, aids exporters

Weaker PNG kina hits manufacturers, aids exporters

By Tara Mulyani November 10, 2026
The weaker PNG kina is squeezing manufacturers but helping exporters after a 7.5% drop against the US dollar year, as the Australian dollar slipped.
PNG Coffee Powers Australian Cafés, Supports Farmers

PNG Coffee Powers Australian Cafés, Supports Farmers

By Laila Fitriansyah November 9, 2026
PNG coffee powers cafés, with a 2025 harvest of about 74,400 tonnes and export earnings of K1.31 billion that support PNG farmers and flat-white orders.
Solomon Islands Tourism Rebounds, Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels

Solomon Islands Tourism Rebounds, Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Tara Mulyani November 5, 2026
Solomon Islands tourism rebounds, nearing pre-pandemic levels with 28,458 international visitors in 2025, just below the 2019 benchmark.
Google invests $15 billion in Malaysia data centers

Google invests $15 billion in Malaysia data centers

By Wanda Kusumawati November 4, 2026
Google invests $15 billion in Malaysia data centers to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence services.
Patrick Stewart dies after long fight with dementia

Patrick Stewart dies after long fight with dementia

By Laila Fitriansyah October 30, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at 83 after a long battle with dementia, leaving behind a career spanning decades.
Samantha Tackles Oo Antava Amid Personal Turmoil

Samantha Tackles Oo Antava Amid Personal Turmoil

By Tara Mulyani October 29, 2026
Samantha Oo Antava shows the actress’s bold choice to sing the Pushpa hit while navigating a separation from Naga Chaitanya, revealing personal turmoil.
Shah Rukh Khan unveils new film King

Shah Rukh Khan unveils new film King

By Tara Mulyani October 27, 2026
Shah Rukh Khan stars in new film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, about a lover.
Quiet Investors Generating Big Returns on Dalal Street

Quiet Investors Generating Big Returns on Dalal Street

By Tara Mulyani October 25, 2026
Quiet investors on Dalal Street generate big returns in India's financial hub without seeking the spotlight. Learn their strategies for success.
Pensions regulator sets AI governance framework for trustees

Pensions regulator sets AI governance framework for trustees

By Tara Mulyani October 19, 2026
The Pensions Regulator says AI governance is a duty for trustees, unveiling six guiding principles at the Pensions UK Annual Conference to address risks.
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