Smartphone use to surge in Papua New Guinea, says Vodafone CEO

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Pradeep Lal, CEO of Vodafone Papua New Guinea, speaks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of establishing a robust nationwide network, and the massive opportunity ahead, as surging data use in the country encourages more customers to switch to smartphones.

In brief: the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.

In brief: Tourists to return to Papua New Guinea

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Tourists can now come into PNG again following a major change to Papua New Guinea’s pandemic measures, NICTA clarifies potential price reductions and licence for Feni Island project is renewed. The business news you need today.

In brief: Kina Bank announces new branches in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Kina Bank to open new branches in Papua New Guinea, Minister for Information & Communication Technology launches new ICT plan, and Nambawan Super starts construction of Waigani office complex. The business news you need today.

What are Telstra’s plans for Digicel Pacific?

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Australia’s largest telco has agreed to buy Digicel Pacific. Business Advantage PNG considers what we know about its plans for the company.

People moves: National Development Bank, PNG Customs, Bank South Pacific, NICTA, Hilton Hotel, PNGRFL

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The National Development Bank gets a new head, PNG Customs appoints a new Chief Commissioner, NICTA announces changes, senior appointments at BSP, the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby welcomes a General Manager and PNG Rugby Football League names an Acting CEO.

Setting the standard: Papua New Guinea’s new ‘ecommerce bill’ heading to Parliament

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The introduction of Papua New Guinea’s Electronic Transactions Act is just the start of a general online reform agenda in the country.

In brief: Coral Sea Cable wholesale internet rates to plummet and other business stories

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New Ireland Province signs deal with Zenith to build three solar plants, inadequate water levels in the Fly River impact Ok Tedi Mining’s operations, and Bmobile and Huawei PNG sign a deal to roll out 5G in Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby. The business news you need to kick-start your week.

Deactivation of mobile phones in Papua New Guinea imminent [analysis]

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No phone calls and no text messages could be the future for Papua New Guineans who haven’t registered their SIM cards. Will they get a second chance?

Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits

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As Papua New Guinea moves into an era driven by technology, both business and the role of women in business are being transformed, Mollina Kapal tells Business Advantage PNG.