Papua New Guinea has long faced challenges in banking access — with over 80% of the population unbanked, traditional financial infrastructure has failed to reach rural communities. Digital wallets are now changing that story, putting financial power directly into the hands of ordinary Papua New Guineans for the first time.
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With affordable cloud tools now accessible via mobile, small businesses in PNG are adopting enterprise-grade software — levelling the playing field against larger competitors.
The Bank of Papua New Guinea has released updated guidelines that will shape how digital payment providers operate — including licensing, consumer protection, and float management rules.
A new wave of PNG entrepreneurs is building digital-first businesses. From online retail to mobile services, small businesses are seizing the moment as internet access expands.
Interest in Bitcoin and crypto assets is rising across the Pacific. We break down the risks, opportunities, and regulatory picture for PNG residents considering cryptocurrency.
Sales and cash-out agents are becoming the new face of financial services in PNG's rural provinces — reaching communities where no bank has ever operated.
As more businesses go digital, cyber threats are following. From phishing to account takeovers, here's how to protect your business and your customers' data.
PNG's informal markets are going online. We explore how local sellers — from handicraft makers to food producers — are building businesses on digital marketplaces.
PNG's communal savings groups — known as Sosati — have operated informally for decades. Digital platforms are now bringing structure, transparency, and scale to this trusted tradition.
Unlike volatile crypto assets, stablecoins like USDC are pegged to the US dollar. We explain how they work, why Pacific businesses are using them, and what the risks look like.
Manual payroll is error-prone and time-consuming. The new generation of HR and payroll tools — built for Pacific businesses — is changing how companies manage and pay their teams.
PNG exporters — from coffee producers to craftspeople — are discovering that digital payment rails allow them to receive international payments faster and cheaper than ever before.
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