After successfully launching solar-powered devices in Asia and Africa, Greenlight Planet expanded into Papua New Guinea in 2016 and has been instrumental in the solar sector’s phenomenal growth across the country. Lisa Smyth discovers what’s next for the for-profit social enterprise.
Company profiles
After ten years of exporting, Niugini Organics is now selling its certified organic coconut products domestically. It has required a very different approach, co-director Dennis Hill tells Business Advantage PNG.
Niunet is a startup company aiming to disrupt the education sector of Papua New Guinea. In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Chief Technical Officer David Valentine, talks about his plans after winning in Seedstars, the startup competition for emerging markets.
A Papua New Guinean entrepreneur developed an app to sell power on the streets and partnered with the state-owned energy company PNG Power. His product is helping the community have better access to electricity.
The diversified iPi Group has grown up from its origins as a provider of services to the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea. Chief Executive Officer Scott O’Reilly outlines his strategy to overcome tighter trading conditions to Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea landowner company NKW Holdings has undergone a massive expansion in the past eight years. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Chief Executive Officer Marlen Brunskill talks about the growth of the company and why the future looks promising.
Regional insurer Capital Insurance Group has been growing rapidly as it develops a strong Pacific footprint. Group Chief Executive Officer Keith Land speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the keys to its success.
Pacific Towing is mirroring its business model in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in Fiji. The company expects to continue its expansion in the Pacific region and is betting in developing local talent to provide solutions for the industry. Sarah Byrne explores.
Vani Nades is the first Papua New Guinean to open a co-working hub for small-to-medium entrepreneurs in Port Moresby. Adeshola Ore chats with Nades about being an entrepreneur in PNG, and her plans for the future.
Papua New Guinea manufacturer Vitis Industries has expanded into spirits, brewing and coffee production as it seeks to convert locally-grown crops into consumer products. General Manager, Sergey Mosin shares some of his plans for 2019 with Business Advantage PNG.