Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
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Recent encouraging indicators will reinforce the cautious optimism being felt in Papua New Guinea’s business circles. But international factors – notably the prospect of a prolonged international tariff war – are a reason to remain watchful.
Special economic zones, green finance, privatisations and more: Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in Papua New Guinea’s investment space this year.
Alan Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Steamships Hospitality, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the group’s change of direction for its Marriott Executive Apartments, and provides an update on refurbishments that are taking place at six properties around PNG, including the historic Grand Papua Hotel.
State-owned National Banking Corporation (NBC) secured a commercial banking licence in December 2024. In this exclusive interview, Chairman Darrell Seeto shares his plans to get the bank to profitability and a listing on Papua New Guinea’s stock exchange.
Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director at Kumul Minerals Holdings, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about negotiations over the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project, the latest developments at the Porgera and Ok Tedi mines, and plans to consolidate stranded gold assets.
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.
This year, Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) will mark 50 years as the manager of the benefits paid to landowners and provinces from Papua New Guinea’s resources projects. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Managing Director Augustine Mano provides an update on the flagship Star Mountain Plaza project and other investment plans.
Herbert Maguma, Managing Partner at Deloitte PNG, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about how investments in digital channels and AI are reshaping Papua New Guinea’s financial services sector. He also goes into detail about the likely impact of a financial greylisting on the PNG economy.
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?