Puma Energy head asks for help with foreign exchange to avoid fuel shortages, new World Bank report calls for reforms in PNG, Harbourside South development nears completion. Your business news in brief.
In brief: reforms to grow PNGX announced and other business stories
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5 Jul 2023 by Leave a Comment
Reforms to Papua New Guinea’s capital markets, Securities Commission of PNG to investigate the potential sale of minority stake in Trukai Industries, and Newmont and Newcrest told of government’s expectations. Your news in brief.
Innovation PNG 2023 conference set for November in Port Moresby
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3 Jul 2023 by Leave a Comment
Innovation PNG 2023, an international-class event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to Papua New Guinea, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby.
In brief: Porgera’s Special Mining Lease application lodged and other business stories
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21 Jun 2023 by 1 Comment
Special Mining Lease application for the Porgera mine lodged, Japanese company JX Nippon to hold a stake of Papua LNG, and Papua New Guinea’s first green finance policy launched. Your business news in summary.
Papua New Guinea’s Connect PNG program gets funding boost
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19 Jun 2023 by Leave a Comment
With its funding now legislated, we asked David Wereh, Secretary of the Department of Work and Highways in Papua New Guinea, what’s next for the ambitious 20-year Connect PNG road-building program.
PET project: Coca-Cola expands its footprint in Papua New Guinea
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9 Jun 2023 by Leave a Comment
In spite of softer market conditions, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners continues to invest in PNG committing K80 million to the construction of a new bottle manufacturing plant in Lae.
In brief: Papua LNG spending to help revive forex market and other business stories
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5 Jun 2023 by Leave a Comment
Papua LNG spending to help restore Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange market, Bank of China opens representative office in Port Moresby and New Porgera clarifies future payments to Barrick.
Seven questions for Rupert Bray, Managing Director at Steamships
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30 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
PNGX-listed Steamships Trading Company, which owns businesses across logistics, property and hospitality, last year achieved impressive 12 per cent revenue growth. Business Advantage PNG recently caught up with its Managing Director Rupert Bray to learn about its ambitious plans to grow further.
In brief: the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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24 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.
Rangeview Grocer: Port Moresby’s new ‘one-destination’ grocery shopping alternative
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24 May 2023 by 1 Comment
Four-star yet affordable, Rangeview Grocer is the jewel within recently opened Rangeview Plaza in the heart of Waigani.
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