Foreword
by Pieter Steyn, Managing Partner
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of KPMG PNG Kundu.
This month’s issue explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a transformative force for Papua New Guinea bringing practical solutions to everyday challenges in business, education, agriculture, and healthcare. The message is simple but powerful: dream big, start smart.
We also examine the evolving governance landscape, where directors are called to lead with resilience and foresight. From ESG and cybersecurity to ethical AI and stakeholder engagement, the priorities are shifting and boards must keep pace.
Finally, we share important updates from the IRC, including new tax legislation, compliance alerts, and digital transformation initiatives that will reshape how businesses operate in PNG.
Dreaming big, starting smart: How AI can transform PNG
by Francine Hoo, Director, in collaboration with AI
Recently at the Business Advantage PNG Conference, I spoke about one of the most exciting opportunities for PNG right now: artificial intelligence (AI). AI can sound like a distant, complicated technology but the truth is, it is already here, and it can help us in simple, practical ways. The challenge is to think big about what is possible, while starting small with what we can do today.
Other topics covered include:
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Learn about key regulatory and geopolitical issues affecting the business entities in the PNG region.
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