Aropa Airport on Bougainville re-opens after 24 years as the province prepares for its own time zone

The re-opening of Aropa Airport at Kieta on Bougainville is another vital part of Papua New Guinea’s national infrastructure that will create new opportunities, according to Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.
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In brief: Conn says Port Moresby businesses have ‘lost hope’ in security in Papua New Guinea, and other business stories

Violence takes a toll on businesses in Papua New Guinea, Anglo American and Highlands Pacific form joint venture, and Sime Darby extends takeover deadline for NBPOL. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: 25 billion kina of mining investment in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

Over 25 billion kina of mining investments over next decade expected, and New Britain Palm Oil hit by kina's value. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Five things we took home from the Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference

In spite of the recent worldwide slump in commodity prices, numbers were strong at this week's 13th Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney. Business Advantage PNG examines why.
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In brief: InterOil chief says Elk-Antelope project will support ‘at least two trains’, and other business stories

More details about the potential of the Elk-Antelope LNG Project emerge, 108 companies apply for exemptions to minimum wage increase, and social media fundraising underway to buy Bougainville cocoa. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Launch of Link PNG marks start of expansion plans for Papua New Guinea’s national carrier

Air Niugini is looking to expand its services to other Melanesian countries from 2015, and possibly China in coming years. The plans follow the launch of its new low-cost domestic subsidiary, Link PNG, which has implications for other state-owned enterprises.
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