In Papua New Guinea for the long stay: Hilton, Marriott and more

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Papua New Guinea’s property developers have been busy renovating properties and putting the finishing touches to new projects, including Marriott- and Hilton-branded executive apartments, as the sector gears up for greater economic activity.

Hotel review: Hilton Port Moresby

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The Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences is located midway between the city’s international airport and the waterfront where the Royal Papua Yacht Club is located. Review by Fiona Harper.

In brief: Visas-on-arrival suspensions for November, and other business news

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Visa suspensions to hit tourism, rice imports slammed, and a coal power plant proposed for Lae. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Prime Minister O’Neill on trade visit to China, and other business stories

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Prime Minister O’Neill on trade visit to China, state of emergency in Southern Highlands, and the future of trade tariffs on tuna exports to the UK. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Central bank maintains monetary policy stance, and other business stories

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BPNG’s monetary policy unchanged, Minister wants real estate industry controlled, and debit cards to double in the next 12 months.

In brief: Government to buy 20 per cent shareholding in Port Moresby hotel complex, and other business stories

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Government to spend K300 million buying into Star Mountain Plaza project, Bougainville President supports new-look BCL, and Trade Minister seeks ban on Fiji imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.