People Moves: Bank South Pacific, PNG Air

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Notable Papua New Guinea-related appointments and departures. This week: a new head of BSP Digital, CFO departs PNG Air. 

People moves: Credit Corporation

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A new chairman for Credit Corporation

In brief: Lihir most productive mine in PNG, and other business stories

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Lihir most productive mine, apprentice of the year named, and a public-private partnership for power in Hela. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. Lihir Gold Mine in the New Ireland Province has topped the mining sector in the country as the most productive mine, according to Mining Minister Johnson Tuke. ‘In 2017, it […]

The International media delivers its verdict on APEC 2018

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Now that APEC 2018 is over, how did Papua New Guinea do and how was the event reported to the world? Business Advantage PNG considers the international media’s verdict on PNG’s hosting of APEC 2018.

In brief: Construction milestone for PNG’s tallest building, and other business news

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Construction milestone for PNG’s tallest building,  renewed support for fisheries training and PNG launches legal action in Australia. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Digicel

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New chief operating officer for Digicel

In brief: Russia and PNG to set up mutual embassies, and other business news

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Russia plans to open an embassy in Port Moresby, the Australian Prime Minister announces relaxed visa rules for Pacific nations, and Crystal Kewe, the young app developer, wins a major APEC award.

The 2018 APEC CEO Summit – as it happened

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Business Advantage PNG’s coverage of 2018 APEC CEO Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, held from 15 to 17 November.

How the world’s media reported on APEC 2018 in Papua New Guinea

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The eyes of the world’s media are on Papua New Guinea as delegates arrive in Port Moresby for APEC Leaders Week. Here’s a overview of how the country and the event has been covered by the world’s press this week.

In brief: Cost of running APEC close to K1 billion, and other business stories

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Treasurer Charles Abel puts APEC cost between K900-K1 billion, feasibility plans for five ports, export licences for bech-de-mer likely to be slashed. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.