If you're expanding into Papua New Guinea or scaling up a project in 2026, the labour market might look straightforward on paper. Unemployment sits at just 2.6–2.9%, which suggests plenty of people available to hire. But that number doesn't tell the whole story. The challenge in PNG isn't finding workers — it's finding workers with the right skills, in the right region, with the right documentation to actually start the job. And for companies trying to navigate that alone, th

When an urgent cross-border project appears, the first reaction is often excitement. A client needs specialised expertise deployed immediately. The budget is approved, the timeline is tight, and the opportunity feels too good to miss. But for organisations with real international experience, a more important question quickly follows: What risks come with this opportunity — and are we prepared to manage them? Urgent cross-border projects commonly arise in mining, energy, infra