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Boardroom briefing: remote working, telcos face rise in data usage
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18 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
In brief: World Bank anticipates drop in exports for Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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16 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
The World Bank predicts lower export revenue for Papua New Guinea, fuel prices set to fall, and retailer appeals for calm. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
People moves: Asian Development Bank, PNG FM, Lockton, Microsoft, ICTSI, OTML
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18 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
A new DG at the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Department, PNG FM names General Manager, Lockton announces Head of Client Solutions Asia Pacific, new comms manager to Ok Tedi Mining and change of leadership at ICTSI South Pacific.
In brief: Kavieng Airport in New Ireland Province set for an upgrade and other business stories
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9 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
The National Airport Corporation signs an agreement to upgrade Kavieng Airport, NKW Fresh signs a deal to support farmers in Morobe Province and Air Niugini turns around K133 million loss in 2018 to a profit. The news you need to kickstart your week.
People moves: Mainland Holdings, Horizon Oil
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3 Mar 2020 by 1 Comment
Mainland Holdings announces the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, and a change of CEO at Horizon Oil.
Waiting for the party to begin: the future of Papua New Guinea’s National Development Bank
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10 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
In a wide-ranging chat with Business Advantage PNG, the Managing Director of Papua New Guinea’s state-owned National Development Bank, Moses Liu, talks about becoming an emerging force in Papua New Guinea’s banking sector.
Papua New Guinea falls in global mining rankings survey
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3 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea’s mining sector recorded its lowest result for five years in the Fraser Institute’s annual Investment Attractiveness Index. We consider the reasons, and their impact on PNG’s global competitiveness.
In brief: Papua New Guinea announces plans for ‘partial privatisation’ of state-owned enterprises and other business stories
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2 Mar 2020 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for State Enterprises announces plans for ‘partial privatisation’ of state-owned enterprises, P’nyang negotiations between ExxonMobil and PNG could resume and company reporting season. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
A review of Papua New Guinea’s proposed legislative reforms
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26 Feb 2020 by Leave a Comment
Proposed legislative reforms related to foreign investment, land, and arbitration in Papua New Guinea.
Land ownership in Papua New Guinea explained
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26 Feb 2020 by 3 Comments
A guide to Papua New Guinea’s landownership rules for foreign investors.
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