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Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Interviews
Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. We speak with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s PNG Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business.
Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation
Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
Editorial
Editorial: Mergers and acquisitions activity in Papua New Guinea set to increase
Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission is set for a busy few months, as the country looks set for a higher-than-usual level of mergers-and-acquisitions activity. Beyond M&A, there are other developments for investors to look forward to as well.
Economy/investment
Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise
Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
Opinion and analysis
Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector
PNG’s Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
People moves
People Moves: BSP Financial Group, Nambawan Super, PNGEITI, Twinza, PNG NRL Board, Harmony Gold
New Senior Manager Workforce Planning at BSP, new Chairman at Nambawan Super, new Executive Director of the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), new CEO for Twinza, Board for the NRL franchise announced, and more.
LIfestyle
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
John Rosso, Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, speaks to Lemach Lavari about recent developments in the busy port city, his vision for its future, and plans for PNG’s 50th anniversary of independence.
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Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Features
Papua New Guinean businesses urged to act on cybersecurity
The risks to businesses in Papua New Guinea from cyber crime continue to rise as more business activity is conducted online. Business Advantage PNG gets some timely tips from one of KPMG’s top cyber experts on what you can do to protect your business, and also looks at how global payments giant Visa is working to protect online transactions.
Opinion
Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector
PNG’s Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
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