In brief: BSP proposed ASX listing postponed, and other business stories

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Bank South Pacific postpones its proposed listing on the ASX, Asian Development Bank Director predicts growth to rise in 2018, and K20 million to help fight coffee borer. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Sir Michael Somare retires after 49 years in politics, and other business stories

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Founding Prime Minister retires, new US Embassy to be built, NRI questions land allocation for petroleum park. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. Papua New Guinea’s longest serving MP and first Prime Minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, has bowed out of politics after 49 years. The former Prime Minister said at an NBC Press Club interview […]

Monier focuses on quality as it prepares for next phase of Papua New Guinea infrastructure development

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Monier is Papua New Guinea’s largest producer of construction and building materials. In PNG’s demanding environment, a focus on quality has been key to its success.

People move: Command

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Command Recruitment Group has opened in Port Moresby with Asi Dairi as the country manager.

In brief: Chinese companies win bid to build Ramu 2 power project, and other business stories

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Two Chinese companies to build Ramu 2 power project, 95 per cent of logs sent to China, and Lae business leaders welcome ADB loan for key roads. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Kumul Petroleum, PoMSOX

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A new Chair of Kumul Petroleum and a new General Manager of the Port Moresby Stock Exchang

People moves: Ela Motors

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Change of guard at Ela Motors

In brief: Fiji lifts ban on import of Papua New Guinea food products, and other business stories

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Fiji’s trade Minister lifts ban on PNG food products, K65 million sought to contain coffee berry borer, and O’Neill warns of crackdown on companies not paying taxes. Your weekly digest of the latest business news

Young Bitcoin entrepreneur brings Silicon Valley to Papua New Guinea

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A young Papua New Guinean entrepreneur is bringing Silicon Valley to PNG to help boost financial inclusion in the country. Day One Investments’ Shane Ninai tells Business Advantage PNG of his plans to encourage the use of the virtual currency, Bitcoin.

People moves: Accident Investigation Commission and Monier

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An appointment at PNG Accident Investigation Commission and a departure at Monier.