The founder of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea has a master plan for a fair go. Paul Chai reports.
Roads to recovery: Connect PNG to offer K3 billion in capital works contracts
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10 Nov 2021 by Leave a Comment
Phase 1 of Papua New Guinea’s ambitious K20 billion Connect PNG infrastructure plan will see a focus on connecting capital city Port Moresby to the second city of Lae by road, according to the Department of Works and Implementation Secretary, David Wereh. Funding the work remains a challenge, however.
‘Left to fend for itself’: the Papua New Guinea tourism industry’s plan for welcoming back international tourists
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3 Nov 2021 by 3 Comments
While it awaits clarity from government on its future, Papua New Guinea’s troubled tourism industry has come up with some of its own ideas on how to restart international tourism to the country. Here’s what some of the key operators told Business Advantage PNG.
Stronger together: why Papua New Guinea’s SMEs need to look out for one another
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29 Sep 2021 by 1 Comment
What do micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Papua New Guinea actually need to thrive? Two entrepreneurs heavily involved in the country’s SME ecosystem gave their thoughts to the recent 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference.
Winds of change: why Papua New Guinea is perfectly placed for a wind-power revolution
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22 Sep 2021 by 2 Comments
Papua New Guinea is sitting on a world-class wind power resource that could see it exporting power to the region in a relatively short space of time.
At work with: Chef Molly Vaike
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9 Sep 2021 by Leave a Comment
Airways Hotel’s signature chef, Molly Vaike, is training the next generation of Papua New Guinean chefs and taking the national cuisine to the next level.
Travel plans: Papua New Guinea tourism sector looks to the future
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23 Nov 2020 by 2 Comments
Tourism has been one of the biggest hit sectors in the current pandemic taking a global hit worth over $460 billion across the world. The 2020 National Tourism Industry Forum aims to help the troubled industry.
Money for something: Papua New Guinea SMEs should be cautious about loans
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9 Nov 2020 by 6 Comments
SME Business Advisor Akae Beach, from Beach Accounting Advisory, looks at the pros and cons of taking part in the Papua New Guinea government’s SME concessional loan plan.
All aboard: Papua New Guinea’s new world of COVID travel
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4 Nov 2020 by Leave a Comment
The travel industry has borne the brunt of restrictions during the global pandemic, but things are gradually returning to a new normal in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG looks at the latest travel advisories.
Tapping the potential: Visa ramps up ecommerce in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
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28 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
Credit card giant Visa is fast-tracking its digital revolution to the Pacific due, in part, to COVID-19. According to its senior South Pacific executive, there will benefits for both businesses and consumers.
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