The PNG 100 CEO Survey: Papua New Guinea’s chief executives expect a rise in profits in 2019

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Business Advantage’s PNG 100 CEO Survey of chief executives in Papua New Guinea’s biggest companies found that last year’s profit expectations were ‘broadly met’ and that business leaders remain positive and confident in 2019.

Manus Province: Papua New Guinea province business guide

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Also referred to as the Admiralty Islands, Manus Province comprises 18-plus islands covering about 2000 square kilometres of land and 220,000 square kilometres of sea. It is Papua New Guinea’s smallest province. Manus Island is the largest of the islands.

Third Papua New Guinea Petroleum & Energy Summit to Focus on Regional Collaboration

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Collaboration between Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum and Energy Sector will be the theme of the third CWC Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Summit. The event will feature updates and discussions on expansion opportunities in the country’s energy sector.

In Brief: US$13 million airport project announced in Mendi and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister has announced a US$13 million airport in Mendi and Moody’s has changed the country’s issuer ratings from negative to stable. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People Moves: Digicel, Air Niugini

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Changes at Air Niugini, new regional CEO at Digicel.

In Brief: World Bank report predicts 5 per cent GDP growth for Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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New World Bank report predicts 5% GDP growth for Papua New Guinea in 2019, consumer protection in financial services, and Bloomberg puts a value on Panguna mine. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People Moves: ACP Group, University of Natural Resources and Environment, Digicel PNG Foundation, NASFUND

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New chancellor at the University of Natural Resources and Environment, new chairperson announced at ACP Group, changes in NASFUND’s board of directors, new CEO at Digicel PNG Foundation.

Papua New Guinea proposes foreign investment reforms

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Last month, the Papua New Guinea Government tabled the Foreign Investment Regulatory Authority Bill in Parliament. What is the bill designed to achieve and why is the business community concerned? Business Advantage PNG investigates.

People Moves: Westpac PNG, PNG Air, Office of the Pacific, Cardno

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New head of corporate and commercial banking at Westpac PNG, board change at PNG Air,  a new Pacific supremo for Australia and a new CEO at Cardno.

In Brief: Papua New Guinea electrification project to start in Enga and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea electrification project to start in Enga Province, Mining Act in Bougainville set for alteration, while moratorium on business visas ends. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.