Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices

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To cater for growing global demand for organically-grown vanilla, Madang-based exporter Kamapin is expanding its support for Papua New Guinea’s vanilla growers. Business Advantage PNG spoke with Managing Director, Dr Nancy Irwin, about the crop’s potential.

Work begins on Kumul Petroleum’s world-class fabrication facility in Papua New Guinea

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Kumul Petroleum’s plan to manufacture large-scale infrastructure components for major resources projects in Papua New Guinea has taken a major step forward, following the signing of construction contracts for a US$100 million (K358 million) fabrication facility outside Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea’s Kumul Mineral Holdings set for expansion

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The role and revenues of state-owned Kumul Minerals Holdings are set grow significantly as it prepares to add a major stake in the Porgera gold mine to its portfolio. Business Advantage PNG asks recently-appointed Managing Director Sarimu Kanu about his vision for the company.

Increased trade between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia set to be a focus

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The recent visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea is a sign of increased interest in boosting the trade relationship with PNG’s closest neighbour. Business Advantage PNG examines the business case.

Hundreds of businesses register for Papua LNG early works contracts

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Ahead of registrations for early works contracts on Papua LNG closing, the Institute of Banking and Business Management’s CEO Susil Nelson-Kongoi walked Business Advantage PNG through recent developments

Massive fleet upgrade to transform Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini

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Air Niugini’s ambitious 15-year fleet plan will improve efficiency, reliability and allow new international routes to be added. 

Papua New Guinea’s currency flagged to continue ‘gentle’ fall

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The Papua New Guinea kina is starting to experience a very gradual erosion against its key trading currency, the US dollar.

Smart Farmer Program a ‘game-changer’ for Papua New Guinea’s rice farmers

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With rice farming expanding in Papua New Guinea, the country’s largest rice supplier, Trukai Industries, is partnering with tertiary institutions to help upskill farmers on the basics of irrigation rice farming.

Opportunities will flow if Australia and Papua New Guinea are aligned, says Australian Minister

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Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade in Albanese Labor Government, recently caught up with Business Advantage PNG to explain the growing nexus between Australia and Papua New Guinea, and what future opportunities it presents. 

Papua New Guinea’s Chief Trade Officer outlines strategy to build export markets

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Trade commissioners in overseas posts and a new online portal for exporters are among the measures being undertaken to try to increase Papua New Guinea’s international trade.