The State of Papua New Guinea has lost its attempt in the Singapore High Court to wrest control of the remaining assets of PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd (PNGSDP), worth US$1.4 billion (K4.72 billion).
In Brief: Election campaign period to last eight weeks, and other business stories
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26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
Electoral Commissioner says campaign period will last eight weeks, Ombudsman suspends release of development funds until after the election and cocoa production back to average levels before borer struck. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Papua New Guinea cocoa production rising but borer disease a constant threat
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16 Mar 2016 by 3 Comments
Papua New Guinea’s cocoa industry is recovering from the pest, but the cocoa pod borer (CPB) still presents a major challenge and is unlikely ever to be fully eradicated, Cocoa Board of PNG project manager John Moxon tells Business Advantage PNG.
Ok Tedi mine closure could cost Papua New Guinea K2.7 billion
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5 Aug 2015 by 2 Comments
The El Nino weather pattern which has seen the temporary closure of the Ok Tedi mine could potentially last for up to a year, according to former senior PNG agriculture business executive, Bob Hansen, adding the loss of mining income could be as much as K2.77 billion a year.
In brief: Court refuses to hear Ok Tedi claim, and other business stories
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13 May 2015 by Leave a Comment
International court refuses to hear claim about government takeover of Ok Tedi mine, five percent aid cut to PNG and trial export of fresh vegetables to Fiji. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The International Court for the Settlement of Investment Disputes has declined to hear PNG Sustainable Development Program’s claims against the Government […]
In brief: Deal to purchase Motukea for port relocation signed, and other business stories
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29 Oct 2014 by Leave a Comment
State Solicitor refuses approval for purchase of Motukea island land for port relocation, Confusion over Ok Tedi compensation payments, report says PNG state-owned enterprises under performing compared to Pacific counterparts. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Funding freeze on Pacific Marine Industrial Zone lifted, and other business stories
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China lifts freeze on funding for Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, only five SABL leases handed back and Malaysian company to build satellite township in Central province. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: O’Neill declares PNG moving towards a new regime of ‘managed economic growth’ and other business stories.
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A new approach to managing PNG’s economy, Manus Island detention centre to be ‘wound down’, and PNG cricketers turning professional. Your weekly digest of the latest regional business news.
In brief: First LNG shipment on board ship this week and other business stories
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First LNG cargo loaded this week, O’Neill announces inquiry into asset sales by PNGSDP, and more room for mobile phone operators, says NICTA. Your weekly digest of the week’s top business stories.
In brief: Boost for roads and agriculture, tax review paper released, rubber production halts
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16 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
World Bank loan for roads and agriculture, draft tax review released and rubber farming halts in Western Province. Our summary of the week’s business stories.
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