Roy Trivedy says Supplementary Budget is essential but not enough, Telikom and bmobile merger approved, visas for SME workers on hold.
In brief: More than just a Supplementary Budget needed says UN Country Manager, and other business stories
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People moves: Cabinet Appointments confirmed
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Prime Minister Peter O’Neill appoints 33 Ministers.
In brief: Incoming Treasurer to announce a 100-day economic plan, and other business stories
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Treasurer Charles Abel wants to restore confidence in the economy, election unrest in Mt Hagen may cost businesses K50 million, and BCL board meets in Bougainville. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Interim Cabinet appointments, Air Niugini, Securities Commission of PNG, Maigari Limited, KPMG, Akzo Nobel (PNG), Pacific Foam Group
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O’Neill appoints new Treasurer, a new Chair of the Securities Commission, Air Niugini appoints first woman to head a subsidiary, Ramu landowner board appointments, new partner at KPMG, a new CEO at Akzo Nobel, and a Group Operations Manager at Pacific Foam Group
Peter O’Neill returns as Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister
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Peter O’Neill has been returned for a second term as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea by the country’s 10th National Parliament. In his first speech to Parliament, he flagged a continued focus on education, health and infrastructure.
In brief: Parliament deciding on new Speaker, Prime Minister today and other business stories
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Parliament sits to elect a new Speaker and Prime Minister, CPL receives initial insurance payout of K10m for June fire, inquiry call for contract awarded to Borneo Pharmaceuticals. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Mineral Resource Authority, Association of Superannuation Funds, Australia-PNG Business Council
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A new Chairman of the Mineral Resource Authority, a new executive of the revived Association of Superannuation Funds, and two new board members of the Australia-PNG Business Council
What are Papua New Guineans looking at on the Internet?
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Which are Papua New Guinea’s favourite websites? While it’s no surprise that Google and Facebook dominate, Business Advantage PNG’s analysis of web rankings data suggests local content is holding its own.
People moves: Asian Development Bank
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The Asian Development Bank has appointed Ma Carmela Locsin as the new Director General for its Pacific department.
In brief: Newcrest Mining reports drop in gold production and other business stories
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Newcrest Mining reports drop in gold production, claims tourism can make strong contribution to Papua New Guinea economy and reports that foreign exchange shortage improving. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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