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China acts on emotional AI — and exposes a regulatory gap many countries share

China acts on emotional AI — and exposes a regulatory gap many countries share

China’s move highlights how emotionally interactive AI is outpacing regulation in Papua New Guinea. When China published draft rules on…

Dec 30, 2025
Here’s what you should know about the Government’s new housing relief for working Papua New Guineans

Here’s what you should know about the Government’s new housing relief for working Papua New Guineans

Dec 30, 2025
The Confidence Scam: When Extortion Tries on a Uniform

The Confidence Scam: When Extortion Tries on a Uniform

Dec 29, 2025
THE 1972 RAAF CARIBOU CRASH: A FLIGHT THAT CHANGED POLICY AND LIVES

THE 1972 RAAF CARIBOU CRASH: A FLIGHT THAT CHANGED POLICY AND LIVES

Dec 29, 2025
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Economy

2023 budget: loggers and banks to see tax increases in January

2023 budget: loggers and banks to see tax increases in January

May 28, 2023

Politics

Deputy PM Rosso: Attitude Change Key to PNG’s Next 50 Years

Deputy PM Rosso: Attitude Change Key to PNG’s Next 50 Years

Jun 10, 2025
ICAC’s Leadership Crisis: What Does It Mean For PNG?

ICAC’s Leadership Crisis: What Does It Mean For PNG?

Jun 6, 2025
Supreme Court Ruling: Decisive Blow, or New Chapter for PNG Opposition?

Supreme Court Ruling: Decisive Blow, or New Chapter for PNG Opposition?

May 29, 2025
How will Modi play his hand with Biden?

How will Modi play his hand with Biden?

Jun 18, 2023
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Agriculture

A people’s effort to protect traditional knowledge as a generation passes on

A people’s effort to protect traditional knowledge as a generation passes on

May 28, 2023
Maisen Hungito writes about the hardships of coffee farmers in his home district of Kabwum

Maisen Hungito writes about the hardships of coffee farmers in his home district of Kabwum

May 27, 2023
Family agribusiness aims to play a big part in feed import reduction

Family agribusiness aims to play a big part in feed import reduction

May 27, 2023
Why Papua New Guineans need to buy their own PNG coffee blends

Why Papua New Guineans need to buy their own PNG coffee blends

May 27, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

Jun 9, 2025 6 min read
Can ChatGPT understand who we are?

Can ChatGPT understand who we are?

Jun 9, 2025
All in a Bilum: The Digital Transformation in Nuku District

All in a Bilum: The Digital Transformation in Nuku District

Jun 5, 2025
What does Google’s new AI filmmaking tool mean for Papua New Guinea and its politics?

What does Google’s new AI filmmaking tool mean for Papua New Guinea and its politics?

May 30, 2025
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Development

Policemen Arrested in Port Moresby Drug Bust, Revealing Depth of Meth Problem

Policemen Arrested in Port Moresby Drug Bust, Revealing Depth of Meth Problem

Jun 15, 2025 601
The Voice Inc: Learning From The Ground Up

The Voice Inc: Learning From The Ground Up

Jun 6, 2025
Act Now: Loggers Evading Taxes, Undervaluing Log Exports

Act Now: Loggers Evading Taxes, Undervaluing Log Exports

Jun 4, 2025
Air Niugini

Air Niugini’s New A220 “People’s Balus” Nears Completion for Independence Anniversary

May 28, 2025
Editorial: If police chose to sit idle for a day, life would chaotic

Editorial: If police chose to sit idle for a day, life would chaotic

Mar 17, 2024
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The story of Yothu Yindi drummer, Ben Hakalitz
Music

The story of Yothu Yindi drummer, Ben Hakalitz

Jun 4, 2023 5 min read
Why great music and high level creativity is crucial for nation building
Music

Why great music and high level creativity is crucial for nation building

Jun 2, 2023
From Papua New Guinea, thank you South Africa for giving us Johnny Clegg!
Music

From Papua New Guinea, thank you South Africa for giving us Johnny Clegg!

Jun 1, 2023
Why the prophetic message in Reggae Music is still relevant to PNG today
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Why the prophetic message in Reggae Music is still relevant to PNG today

May 28, 2023