Prime Minister Marape says government is ‘poised to sign’ a deal to reopen the Porgera mine, World Bank to help PNG Power and OK Tedi Mining resumes operations.
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Papua New Guinea took a step closer to resolving a significant governance issue related to its stock exchange, PNGX, following a National Court ruling late last month. However, uncertainty continues to hold back PNG’s capital markets, reports David James.
Communications Minister confident in a new telco by year-end, the ICCC initiates review of Kina’s takeover of Westpac, and Ok Tedi Mining pledges K10 million in COVID-19 relief. Your business news in brief.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on Lae-based manufacturer, KK Kingston. Chief Executive Michael Kingston reflects on how the company has handled a ‘black swan’ event that was impossible to anticipate.
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum pledges to join help with COVID-19 efforts, news on the Simberi gold mine revised MOA and a new report highlights strategies to help the coffee industry. Your business news in brief.
PNG Power’s Managing Director Flagon Bekker has outlined the state-owned utility’s plans to improve the stability and reliability of power supply in Papua New Guinea during a special Business Advantage PNG briefing. He elaborated on what will be the largest ever investment in PNG infrastructure – the nation-building Ramu 2 hydropower project.
Negotiations for Twinza Oil’s Pasca A still ongoing, ANZ continues to waive fees for online transaction to 10 Pacific countries and Bank South Pacific implements a ‘no mask, no entry’ policy. The news in brief.
Businesses in Papua New Guinea should be looking to take advantage of cloud technology according to Paul Komboi, Chief Executive Officer of PNG DataCo. He said the technology is expected to be launched this year.
The COVID-19 crisis has forced companies in Papua New Guinea to find new ways of doing business. Matthew Care, Chief Executive and Founder of real estate portal Hausples, explains to Business Advantage PNG that his company has never been more innovative.
Papua New Guinea reported 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and with more cases to be confirmed, the National Pandemic Controller has issued 12 new measures that come into effect today.