Honourable Belden Norman Namah, MP

A national mandate

The Vanimo Free Trade Zone is more than a project — it is a national mandate to build a coastal city worthy of Papua New Guinea's people, our resources and our place in the Asia-Pacific.

For too long, the immense potential of our Sandaun coast — pristine beaches, world-class surf, untouched biodiversity, a natural deep-water harbour and a border with Asia's largest economy — has waited for the right alignment of vision, policy and capital. Today, that alignment has arrived.

The city we are building

Inspired by Dubai 2040 and Singapore's Changi model, our master plan covers 757 km² of integrated coastal development. We are upgrading our international airport to ICAO Code C, launching a Vanimo-based airline to connect us to Singapore, Jakarta, Manila and Sydney, expanding our port to handle large container vessels, and building a polycentric city of six satellite towns to house and serve a population that will grow from 50,000 to 500,000+ by 2040.

Framework & de-risking

The opportunities are real, the timing is right, and the framework is in place. Our PPP Act (2014), Regulations (2023) and Guidelines (2024) provide transparent procurement, secured land tenure and clear risk allocation. Our SEZ framework offers tax holidays, import duty exemptions and accelerated depreciation. Our sovereign and bilateral partners are committed to delivering the trunk infrastructure that de-risks your capital — see the investment overview for packages and returns.

Partnership on the ground

But what sets Vanimo apart is not only the geography or the policy — it is the partnership. We are committed to working hand-in-hand with you: with Indigenous Landowner Groups whose customary rights anchor every parcel, with our communities whose talent and culture will define this city's soul, and with the national leadership that has placed Vanimo at the centre of Papua New Guinea's FDI strategy.

Where capital fits

To investors in port and logistics, our deep-water harbour and Indonesia border crossing are unmatched in the Pacific. To aviation partners, our aerotropolis is open for joint venture. To real estate and tourism developers, our waterfront, marina and pristine beaches await your vision. To industrial and SEZ tenants, our tax incentives and streamlined investor desk will get you operating quickly.

An invitation

This is the moment. Early-mover advantage in this region disappears quickly. I personally commit, on behalf of the people of Vanimo-Green, to be your champion in Parliament and your partner on the ground.

Vanimo is open for business. Come and build the future with us.