As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary, Business Advantage PNG takes a look at some of the key economic events in its history and key players in business and commerce that have played an important role in its development.
Papua New Guinea on world stage in Japan
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20 Aug 2025 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s trade, investment, cultural heritage and tourism opportunities are being showcased at the 35th World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
Papua New Guinea SOE reforms show progress, but work remains: ADB expert
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29 Jul 2025 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has taken positive steps to improve the performance of its state-owned enterprises, but further reforms are needed to deliver lasting gains, Laure Darcy, one of the Asian Development Bank’s leading SOE experts for the Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG.
Celebration of a nation: activities in Port Moresby
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7 May 2025 by Leave a Comment
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.
All aboard for the National Kenu and Kundu Festival
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3 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
The National Kenu and Kundu Festival has returned, and traditional PNG sailing practices are being revived thanks to two brothers who have started a canoe school. Alley Pascoe reports.
Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?
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1 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
Business leaders are not quite ready to call it, but there are promising signs as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. Business Advantage PNG spoke with the country’s top CEOs to learn more about current business conditions.
People moves: Remington Group, Air Niugini
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24 Sep 2024 by 1 Comment
New CEO for Remington Group, permanent appointment for Air Niugini’s CEO.
Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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14 Aug 2024 by 1 Comment
This year’s PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come together, including Prime Minister James Marape, Kumul Petroleum Holdings MD Wapu Sonk, Air Niugini CEO Gary Seddon, PNG Ports Corporation CEO Neil Papenfus, Bank of PNG Chairman David Toua, and country head of the IMF Sohrab Rafiq.
Day 2 report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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14 Aug 2024 by Leave a Comment
Day 2 of the 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference featured top speakers from across government and business, including Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, state-owned enterprises such as Air Niugini and PNG Ports and business chamber presidents.
Air Niugini renews relationship with Airbus with fleet overhaul underway
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15 Jul 2024 by Leave a Comment
Air Niugini’s next generation of planes will deliver a raft of benefits, including increased passenger comfort. Roderick Eime profiles the new A220 aircraft that will be introduced into service from 2025.
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