Boardroom briefing: the most important question in a new job, Facebook’s currency and the shale oil in trouble

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A Human Resources guru tells us what’s the most important question in a new job, Facebook to launch its own currency, and the US shale oil industry could be in trouble. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Visiting Papua New Guinea’s land of Eden

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Kayla Reimann ventures into a Jurassic-like jungle landscape where Tuke villagers have their hopes pinned on a new eco-tourism venture.

In brief: Prime Minister James Marape visits Lae and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape makes his first provincial visit, the Attorney General Davis Steven moves to establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and companies that don’t comply with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (Amendment) Act could face automatic penalties. Your weekly digest of business news. Last week, Prime Minister James […]

Opinion: why Papua New Guinean companies need to invest in training

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Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of K K Kingston, explores why companies should invest in training.  

Boardroom briefing: transformation champions, banks go different ways on Apple Card, new transport on-demand booking app

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ASX champions give us a lesson on business growth, Apple Card makes banks show their true colours, and Odesh launches an Uber-style app in Port Moresby. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

People moves: NASFUND, Paradise

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NASFUND welcomes a new Chairman and Paradise Company announces Group CEO. 

In brief: James Marape announces new cabinet and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea’s new Prime Minister announces his new cabinet, PNG Air Limited enters into a code-sharing agreement with Virgin Australia and Australia commits to helping Solomon Islands develop infrastructure. Your weekly digest of business news.

How the world’s media reported Papua New Guinea’s change of Prime Minister

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For the first time since APEC 2018, the eyes of the world’s media have been on Papua New Guinea, this time reporting on the resignation of Peter O’Neill and the emergence of new Prime Minister, James Marape. Business Advantage PNG examines how the political transition was reported internationally.

Prime Minister Marape flags changes to Papua New Guinea’s resources laws

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Papua New Guinea’s new Prime Minister James Marape has given the first indications of the changes his government will be making to the country’s business environment.

People moves: N-Sea Holding

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Subsea specialist N-Sea Holding announces a new CEO.