Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference

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Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, shares why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders.

Papua New Guinea’s ‘engine room’ seeing new investment, says Lae Chamber president

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In spite of the challenges, Papua New Guinea’s second city, Lae, is experienced some significant new investments. Business Advantage PNG sits down with John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the state of play in the country’s “engine room”.

Kumul Minerals head: Wafi-Golpu contract to be completed by mid-2024

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Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director of state-owned miner Kumul Minerals Holdings, gives an update on the progress of the Wafi-Golpu mine project to Business Advantage PNG, and outlines the company’s strategy to consolidate some of Papua New Guinea’s smaller mining projects.

No quick fix to Papua New Guinea’s law and order issues but reforms are under way, says Deputy Prime Minister

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More police, prosecutors and magistrates, including some brought in temporarily from other Commonwealth countries, are key components of law and order reforms being pursued by Papua New Guinea’s government, according to Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso.

Targeting net zero: SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market

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“We’re ready for the boom to happen. We’re just hoping that it will happen sooner rather than later.” Business Advantage PNG speaks with SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans about the company’s sharp focus on its bottom line and sustainability in tougher market conditions.

Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry

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PNG CORE has come out with serious objections to the government’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill. We take a closer look at the legislation and what it could mean for the country’s second most valuable export.

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

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Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, where about 75 per cent of the population remain unbanked. Business Advantage PNG talks to the key players find out what’s coming.

Grand Papua Hotel embarks on two-year transformation as resource boom beckons

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Port Moresby’s Grand Papua Hotel is getting a complete makeover that promises new restaurant and bar concepts and updated, high-tech rooms. Business Advantage PNG speaks to Peter Laigaard Jensen, CEO of Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels, to find out what guests can expect from the revamped landmark.

PNG 100 CEO Survey breakfasts in Lae and Port Moresby [Photo gallery]

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The results of the 2024 PNG 100 CEO Survey were presented to members of the Port Moresby and Lae chambers of commerce at separate business breakfasts last week. Here we feature some photos from both events.

Smartphone use to surge in Papua New Guinea, says Vodafone CEO

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Pradeep Lal, CEO of Vodafone Papua New Guinea, speaks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of establishing a robust nationwide network, and the massive opportunity ahead, as surging data use in the country encourages more customers to switch to smartphones.