Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, profit announcements for Nambawan Super and Bank South Pacific and InterOil acquisition finalised. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, and other business stories
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In brief: Merger of Telikom, bmobile and DataCo under Telikom, and other business stories
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Government plans to merge Telikom, bmobile and DataCo, Highlands Pacific Chairman says PanAust’s resignation requests amount to a takeover, and PNG LNG reports 25% increase in LNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
InterOil shareholders approve revised takeover proposal
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15 Feb 2017 by Leave a Comment
InterOil shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a revised takeover bid from ExxonMobil, despite opposition from InterOil founder, Phil Mulacek.
In brief: Vote on revised InterOil takeover bid in February, and other business stories
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InterOil shareholders to vote on revised takeover bid by ExxonMobil in February, government debt rises in September quarter, Oil Search and Kumul Energy to evaluate proposed power projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Total aiming to start Papua LNG production in 2022/23, says Blanchard
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28 Nov 2016 by 4 Comments
Philippe Blanchard, Managing Director of Total E&P PNG – operator of the Papua LNG project – tells Business Advantage PNG that production for the project is expected to begin in 2022/2023. He says Total is using local labour and companies as much as possible.
InterOil ponders appeal after Canadian court upholds appeal against takeover by ExxonMobil
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14 Nov 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Chairman of InterOil, Chris Finlayson, says the company is considering an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after a court upheld an appeal against the US$2.5 billion (K7.9 billion) sale of InterOil to ExxonMobil. Meanwhile, the man behind the appeal, Phil Mulacek, tells Business Advantage PNG he’s open to dialogue.
In brief: Kina depreciated by 36% since 2012, Reserve Bank governor reveals, and other business stories
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26 Oct 2016 by Leave a Comment
Loi Bakani says managing a depreciating kina is ‘very difficult’, Canadian court to hear appeal against InterOil buyout, and Coffee Industry Corp steps up rehabilitation program. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Interoil shareholders approve ExxonMobil takeover, and other business stories
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28 Sep 2016 by Leave a Comment
Eighty per cent of Interoil shareholders approve of ExxonMobil’s takeover bid, PNG economy to grow by two-to-three per cent, and plans for a new shipyard in Madang. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: BSP in joint venture with Kumul to expand insurance subsidiary, and other business stories
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24 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new insurance joint venture, an ultimatum on corned beef trade ban, plans to limit rice imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua New Guinea government ‘committed’ to resolving royalty dispute at PNG LNG site, and other business stories
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17 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
Blockade of PNG LNG site now its second week, Trade Minister threatens Fiji over refusal to import PNG products, and fears of job losses if rice import quotas introduced. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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