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Papua New Guinea’s 2024 National Budget: what’s in it for business?
An eight per cent increase in government spending and a five percent real GDP growth rate are two of the key predictions Papua New Guinea’s 2024 National Budget, announced by Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey in Parliament this week. So, what’s in the budget for business?
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy.
Interviews
Upswing in import substitution despite tough trading conditions: Manufacturers Council head
Why has manufacturing in Papua New Guinea picked up in recent years? Business Advantage PNG speaks with Murray Woo, Chairman of the Manufacturers Council of PNG, to find out, and learn more about the challenges still facing the sector.
Economy/investment
Better times ahead on foreign exchange, says Bank of Papua New Guinea Acting Governor
September was another tough month for availability of foreign exchange in Papua New Guinea, but central bank Acting Governor Elizabeth Genia has moved to reassure business that the bank is committed to supporting the kina as it adjusts to a lower level against the US dollar. She’s also flagging better times ahead on forex.
Opinion and analysis
Editorial: Charting Papua New Guinea’s innovation journey
Chatbots writing marketing slogans. Classrooms in the Cloud. Digital governments. Andrew Wilkins reflects on the origins of Innovation PNG 2023, which is taking place in Port Moresby on 10 November, and explains the thinking behind it.
People moves
People moves: KPMG PNG, CTSL, NARI, FinCorp, Mayur Resources
New Partner at KPMG PNG, CTSL announces new Chair and board, the National Agricultural Research Institute has a new Director-General, new directors at FinCorp, and Mayur Resources’ cement project gets its own CEO.
LIfestyle
Review: Bakeology Cafe and Bakery, Port Moresby
Tucked between the trees at the Shady Rest Hotel in Port Moresby is the hotel’s newest dining spot, Bakeology Cafe & Bakery. Mary Tao samples its wares.
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Papua New Guinea’s 2024 National Budget: what’s in it for business?
An eight per cent increase in government spending and a five percent real GDP growth rate are two of the key predictions Papua New Guinea’s 2024 National Budget, announced by Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey in Parliament this week. So, what’s in the budget for business?
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy.
Features
Upswing in import substitution despite tough trading conditions: Manufacturers Council head
Why has manufacturing in Papua New Guinea picked up in recent years? Business Advantage PNG speaks with Murray Woo, Chairman of the Manufacturers Council of PNG, to find out, and learn more about the challenges still facing the sector.
Opinion
Editorial: Charting Papua New Guinea’s innovation journey
Chatbots writing marketing slogans. Classrooms in the Cloud. Digital governments. Andrew Wilkins reflects on the origins of Innovation PNG 2023, which is taking place in Port Moresby on 10 November, and explains the thinking behind it.
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