Nine Things You Need to Know about 2018 APEC Leaders Week in Papua New Guinea

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The final two events of Papua New Guinea’s APEC-hosting year are fast approaching. The APEC Leaders Meeting and CEO Summit will be the highlights of APEC Leaders Week, to take place from 12 to 18 November and thousands of delegates will be coming to Port Moresby from all over the APEC region. Here’s what to expect. 

People moves: Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ombudsman, Chief Justice

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A new Executive elected to the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Accountant Ombudsman, Chief Justice retires.

In brief: Government plans five new highways and other business stories

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Government plans to build and open five new highways, Milbank launches women-only credit card, and PNG Power to upgrade two projects in Eastern Highlands and East New Britain. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 

In brief: PNG Power’s APEC commitment, and other business stories

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Oil Search’s strong result, PNG Power promises, and a loan agreement for Crater Gold Mining. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Bougainville government, FinCorp

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New Minister for Economic Development, board changes at FinCorp.

People moves: Air Niugini, Kumul Telikom, Highlands Pacific

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New MDs at Air Niugini and Kumul Telikom, a board change at Highlands Pacific.

In brief: Kina expected to weaken, and other business news

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Kina expected to weaken, Total aims for transparency, and Air Niugini defers planned flights to Shanghai. A weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Steamships

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Board resignation The Board of Directors of Steamships Trading Company Limited (Steamships) has announced that Peter Aitsi has resigned from the Steamships Board,  effective October 10, 2018. He had served on the board since November 2014. ***

In brief: Visas-on-arrival suspensions for November, and other business news

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Visa suspensions to hit tourism, rice imports slammed, and a coal power plant proposed for Lae. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Total PNG, Axiom Mining

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An appointment at Axiom Mining