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Return to democracy good for Fiji economic growth, say rating agencies

24 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Last week’s elections in Fiji are ‘credit positive’, according to the Moody’s rating agency, after the leader of the 2006, Commodore Frank Bainimarama was sworn in this week as a democratically-elected prime minister.
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In brief: Funding freeze on Pacific Marine Industrial Zone lifted, and other business stories

17 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

China lifts freeze on funding for Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, only five SABL leases handed back and Malaysian company to build satellite township in Central province. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: PNG LNG project makes a significant contribution to landowner companies, and other business stories.

11 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Local landowner companies benefit from PNG LNG project, PNG Government takes Woodlark stake, and Buka Airport disrupted by shut down. Your weekly digest of the latest regional business news.
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Oil Search chief argues for co-operation in developing ‘huge’ gas potential

11 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

There is enough gas capacity in PNG for at least three more LNG trains over the next five-to-seven years, according to Oil Search CEO, Peter Botten, who's called for gas developers to co-operate and share facilities.
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Raft of privatisations to come says Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill

11 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The partial privatisation of Air Niugini will be the first in a series of privatisations. Opening the 2014 Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Port Moresby this week, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said removing government ownership will reduce waste, inefficiencies and corruption.
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In brief: O’Neill declares PNG moving towards a new regime of ‘managed economic growth’ and other business stories.

3 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

A new approach to managing PNG’s economy, Manus Island detention centre to be 'wound down', and PNG cricketers turning professional. Your weekly digest of the latest regional business news.
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Tourism unaffected by Tavurvur volcano eruption in Rabaul

3 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Last week’s eruption of the Tavurvur volcano at Rabaul has failed to daunt the spirits of tourists visiting the area, according to local tourism operator, Susie McGrade.
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ANZ suggests a Papua New Guinea government bond issue to finance deficit spending

27 Aug 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

The Papua New Guinea economy faces a conundrum: how to finance deficit spending as cheaply as possible. ANZ analysts suggest a global bond issue as a solution. At the same time, ANZ CEO Mike Smith urges a national discussion about how to capitalise on the Asian Century.
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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. Business Advantage PNG speaks with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business. BAPNG: As an […]
From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]

Return to democracy good for Fiji economic growth, say rating agencies

In brief: Funding freeze on Pacific Marine Industrial Zone lifted, and other business stories

In brief: PNG LNG project makes a significant contribution to landowner companies, and other business stories.

Oil Search chief argues for co-operation in developing ‘huge’ gas potential

Raft of privatisations to come says Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill

In brief: O’Neill declares PNG moving towards a new regime of ‘managed economic growth’ and other business stories.

Tourism unaffected by Tavurvur volcano eruption in Rabaul

ANZ suggests a Papua New Guinea government bond issue to finance deficit spending

TST Group diversifies into the expanding Port Moresby hotel industry

In brief: K2 billion boost for roads and bridges, and other business stories

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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference

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