In brief: Pacific nations decline signing economic and security deal with China & other news

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Pacific nations, including Papua New Guinea, have declined signing a deal with China, Papua New Guinea Customs expects losses of K200 million and Ihu SEZ commences second phase and gathers interest from several countries. The business news your need.

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.

People Moves: Kumul Petroleum, Nautilus, National Gaming and Control Board, PNG Customs, Provincial Administrators

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New Chairman for Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, Nautilus names a new Managing Director, the National Gaming and Control Board reappoints CEO, Papua New Guinea Customs Chief Commissioner gets a five-year term.

Lae businesspeople express concern at abuse of customs importing system

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Lae businesspeople have told a Customs Department forum they are deeply concerned about some importers abusing the system by under-reporting the value of their imports, or simply not declaring them. Lae Chamber of Commerce Executive member Keith Kingston says another issue highlighted was trade in counterfeit goods.

In brief: China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, and other business stories

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China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, NCS awarded gender equality certification, and Samaritan Aviation to bring a second plane into service. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly offering to host a meeting with Pacific leaders in Port Moresby ahead of the APEC leaders summit in […]

In brief: Shortage of foreign exchange hindering investment, concerns about Customs procedures and Crowne Plaza on the market

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Shortage of foreign exchange hindering investment, concerns about Customs procedures and the Crowne Plaza Port Moresby hotel up for sale. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Newcrest output at Lihir ‘below expectations’ despite improvement, and other business stories

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Production issues hit Newcrest, Digicel launches cloud-based product, and Mitsui delivers PNG LNG carrier. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.