In brief: Papua New Guinea and Japan strengthen ties and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea and Japan sign a Statement of Intent, PNG launches a National Energy Policy and potential changes to the way Kumul Petroleum Holdings and Kumul Mineral Holdings operate. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

Mining lease granted for Mayur Resources’ Papua New Guinea cement and lime project

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In a development that will give heart to the country’s mining sector, Papua New Guinea’s government has granted a 20-year mining lease to Mayur Resources’ US$350 million (K1.125 billion) Central Cement and Lime Project in Papua New Guinea’s Central Province.

People moves: Connected PNG, Deloitte Papua New Guinea

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Connected PNG gets a new Technical Solution Specialist and a Sales Support Administrator and Deloitte Papua New Guinea announces a Director.

In brief: Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea exposed and other business stories

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A report on Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea shows it has security vulnerabilities, the Frieda River project gets a no from the East Sepik Provincial Assembly and new internet prices expected this year. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

Landowner companies in Papua New Guinea

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An overview of landowner companies in Papua New Guinea and the role they play in PNG’s economy.

State-owned enterprises in Papua New Guinea

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An overview of Papua New Guinea’s state-owned or ‘Kumul’ enterprises and investment companies, including its national oil and mining companies, utilities, national airline and telecommunications company.

People moves: PNG Power, Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, Pacific Legal Network

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PNG Power welcomes a new Managing Director, the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal announces a new member and Pacific Legal Network expands in Papua New Guinea.

Boardroom briefing: road safety in POM, local leadership puts Papua New Guinea in the news and the best remote working strategies

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Staying safe on Papua New Guinea’s roads, how a small act in Lae had a big impact in Australia, and US companies lead the way in the new work normal. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Multilateral development institutions in Papua New Guinea

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An overview of multilateral financial institutions with active programs in Papua New Guinea, including the IMF, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank.

In brief: Papua New Guinea and Australia sign economic partnership agreement and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea and Australia sign economic partnership agreement, seafood venture for New Ireland, and K200 million for SMEs still on its way. The business news you need to kickstart your week.