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Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

12 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The long-awaited signing of the Fiscal Stability Agreement between the Papua New Guinea government and Total SA has been announced. It opens to the way for the project to go forward.
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Nothing to fear: Kina Bank’s executive dismisses claims of ‘duopoly’ in Papua New Guinea

10 Feb 2021 by David James 5 Comments

Kina Bank will adopt a ‘multi-brand’ strategy after acquiring Westpac PNG, according to Lesieli Taviri, Executive General Manager for Banking. She believes fears about a duopoly are unfounded.
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In brief: Five countries abandon the Pacific Island Forum and other business stories

10 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Micronesian nations leave the Pacific Island Forum, Kumul Submarine Cable yet to be completed and Daru Island becomes centre of political tension. The latest business news in a nutshell.
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Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

9 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture has released new information on its proposed DSTP method of tailings disposal for the planned Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. The move is designed to allay environmental concerns, including those expressed by Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu.
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In brief: Reopening Porgera ‘will have a more immediate restorative effect’ and other business stories

8 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Foreign exchange pressures continue to escalate, the Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs talks about the 'restorative effect' reopening Porgera could have, and Oil Search back on track.
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Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

8 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The Investment Promotion Authority has released data on foreign investment trends in 2020 that show the sector of most interest was agriculture. Despite the impact of COVID-19 there was significant investor interest.
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In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K1 billion loan from Japan and other business stories

3 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Japan helps Papua New Guinea with a generous loan, the Internal Revenue Commission launches its annual work plan and Prime Minister Marape visits Jiwaka Province.
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Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

3 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The signing of a fiscal stability agreement between Papua New Guinea and French oil major Total looks set to trigger the FEED phase of the multi-billion dollar Papua LNG project. Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of national oil company Kumul Petroleum, tells Business Advantage PNG the signing is expected within the next two weeks.
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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 […]

Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

Nothing to fear: Kina Bank’s executive dismisses claims of ‘duopoly’ in Papua New Guinea

In brief: Five countries abandon the Pacific Island Forum and other business stories

Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

In brief: Reopening Porgera ‘will have a more immediate restorative effect’ and other business stories

Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K1 billion loan from Japan and other business stories

Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

In brief: Bougainville’s President ends speculations about the future of Panguna 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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