The tech sector Papua New Guinea is growing fast but is constrained by a skills gap. Business Advantage PNG profiles the PNG Digital ICT Cluster, which is helping local tech talent reach its goals.
Towards a ‘Silicon Valley of the Pacific’: the PNG Digital ICT Cluster
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11 Nov 2020 by 2 Comments
Building trust critical for a successful ecommerce, says digital agency founder
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Zha Agabe-Granfar, founder of Verge, a boutique digital and design solutions agency based in Port Moresby, shares her top advice for SMEs seeking to thrive in the digital space: trust is king.
Tickets without queues: Ticket Bilum solves ticketing dilemma in Papua New Guinea
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30 Sep 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to buy tickets to see your favourite rugby team but can’t afford to spend two hours queuing to get seats? The Papua New Guinean app Ticket Bilum comes to the rescue. Its owner, Tidman Ikosi, talked about the app’s inception, its future and COVID’s silver lining during an ecommerce forum.
On the rise: Paradise Foods continues to grow in Papua New Guinea despite COVID-19
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9 Sep 2020 by 4 Comments
Paradise Foods has seen over 30% growth over the past six months and its future looks even brighter. James Rice, Group CEO of Papua New Guinea’s oldest food manufacturing company, spoke with Business Advantage PNG to explain why.
Solar for everyone: a glimpse into Papua New Guinea’s solar market today
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1 Sep 2020 by 1 Comment
What progress has solar energy made in Papua New Guinea and what is its potential, particularly for business? Christian Lohberger, President and founder of the Solar Energy Association of PNG and co-founder of Astra Solar Ltd, shares his views with Business Advantage PNG.
New way to pay: NiuPay drives online payments in Papua New Guinea
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12 Aug 2020 by 11 Comments
Fintech company NiuPay is making headlines with its e-government solutions and a recent partnership with Kina Bank. Business Advantage PNG meets its Director, James Inglis, to learn more about the business.
Invest in Me: crowdfunding site encourages Papua New Guinean success
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3 Aug 2020 by 13 Comments
Invest In Me is the first crowdfunding platform developed by Papua New Guineans exclusively for Papua New Guineans.
Business says enough is enough: it’s time to stop violence against women in Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea’s business community is getting behind the fight to eradicate violence against women. Business Advantage PNG looks at just some of the initiatives being pursued following the recent widely-reported murder of a young mother in Port Moresby.
Nerd mentality: Niugini Geeks seeks Papua New Guinea’s answer to Silicon Valley
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6 Jul 2020 by Leave a Comment
While the COVID-19 crisis has been tough for many Papua New Guinea businesses, Niugini Geeks’ order book is full for the next six months. Business Advantage PNG talks to General Manager Claire Lee to discover why.
Data driven: Outspan PNG helps Papua New Guinea farmers reap more from what they sow
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22 Jun 2020 by 9 Comments
Outspan PNG is using big data to help thousands of smallholder cocoa and coffee farmers in Papua New Guinea improve the quality of their produce. Country Manager Basavaraj Y. Mashetty tells Business Advantage PNG it is helping to put the country’s cocoa and cofee on the global map.
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