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Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.
The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Interviews
Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation
Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]
Alan Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Steamships Hospitality, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the group’s change of direction for its Marriott Executive Apartments, and provides an update on refurbishments that are taking place at six properties around PNG, including the historic Grand Papua Hotel.
Editorial
Editorial: tariffs cast shadow over encouraging local indicators
Recent encouraging indicators will reinforce the cautious optimism being felt in Papua New Guinea’s business circles. But international factors – notably the prospect of a prolonged international tariff war – are a reason to remain watchful.
Economy/investment
Investing in Papua New Guinea: five things to watch in 2025
Special economic zones, green finance, privatisations and more: Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in Papua New Guinea’s investment space this year.
Opinion and analysis
Navigating change: what’s in Papua New Guinea’s new Income Tax Bill 2025?
Papua New Guinea’s new, modern Income Tax Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament on 20 March, although it is yet to be certified into law. Karen McEntee, Partner, Business & Tax Advisory in KPMG’s PNG office, analyses the key reforms.
People moves
People moves: Kina Bank, Kina Asset Management, Dept of Works and Highways, Bank of PNG, Coral Sea Hotels, and more
New chief of staff at Kina Bank, a new director for Kina Asset Management, a new Secretary of Dept of Works and Highways, new executive structure at the Bank of Papua New Guinea, two appointments at Coral Sea Hotels, and a new country manager for Complex Electrical (CE Group).
LIfestyle
Celebration of a nation: activities in Port Moresby
As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 50th year of independence, Theresa Patterson reports on the plans that are afoot in Port Moresby, where most of the country’s celebrations will be centred.
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Latest News
Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.
The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Features
Telecommunications rollout speeds up
PNG DataCo and major mobile operators Vodafone and Digicel have all invested heavily in infrastructure of late. Meanwhile, the question remains whether Starlink will gain entry into the PNG market in 2025.
Opinion
Navigating change: what’s in Papua New Guinea’s new Income Tax Bill 2025?
Papua New Guinea’s new, modern Income Tax Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament on 20 March, although it is yet to be certified into law. Karen McEntee, Partner, Business & Tax Advisory in KPMG’s PNG office, analyses the key reforms.
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