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In brief: African swine fever reaches Papua New Guinea and other business stories

30 Mar 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The Minister for Agriculture puts measures in place to stop the spread of the African swine fever and protect the pork industry, Prime Minister James Marape announces stimulus package and ICCC monitors shops to avoid price spikes in essential items. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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Business as unusual: Papua New Guinea companies adapt to the State of Emergency

26 Mar 2020 by Paul Chai 1 Comment

How is the 14-day state of emergency (SOE) affecting Papua New Guinea businesses? That all depends on the business you are in. We do a sector-by-sector breakdown.
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Papua New Guinea in lockdown: what it means for you and your business

25 Mar 2020 by Paul Chai 2 Comments

After the coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in Papua New Guinea this weekend, Prime Minister James Marape acted swiftly to shut the country down for 14 days – but what does that mean in practice?
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In brief: What companies in Papua New Guinea are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other business stories

23 Mar 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Telikom PNG launches a COVID-19 helpline, mining companies announce contingency plans and studies conducted at the Frieda River project site to be finalised. The news you need to kickstart your week.
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COVID-19 arrives in Papua New Guinea: what now?

23 Mar 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

With the first case of COVID-19 in PNG announced at the weekend, there are warnings there could be essential-item shortages and changed working conditions, but business has been preparing for its arrival.
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How Papua New Guinea is faring in the global financial maelstrom

18 Mar 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The rapid spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 has disrupted global economic activity and led to a fall in financial markets. But the story is very different for big companies in Papua New Guinea, although there will be some adverse impacts, especially in the oil and gas sector.
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Papua New Guinea responds to COVID-19

18 Mar 2020 by Paul Chai 1 Comment

As Papua New Guinea’s near neighbour, Australia, sees panic buying and mass event cancellations, PNG's government and state-owned entities are using its global head start to set up a raft of new measures.
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In brief: World Bank anticipates drop in exports for Papua New Guinea and other business stories

16 Mar 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The World Bank predicts lower export revenue for Papua New Guinea, fuel prices set to fall, and retailer appeals for calm. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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Ratings agency reveals how Papua New Guinea will manage its debt

16 Mar 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's Government is set to rely heavily on concessional finance from multilateral institutions, according to ratings agency Moody’s. The agency is maintaining a B2 rating for PNG debt but has some surprising revelations about the country’s finances.
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What the oil price shock means for Papua New Guinea

11 Mar 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Analysts have contrasting views on the effect of the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia on long-term oil and gas projects in Papua New Guinea. David James considers these, and the likely impact on domestic petrol and diesel prices.
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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 […]

In brief: African swine fever reaches Papua New Guinea and other business stories

Business as unusual: Papua New Guinea companies adapt to the State of Emergency

Papua New Guinea in lockdown: what it means for you and your business

In brief: What companies in Papua New Guinea are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other business stories

COVID-19 arrives in Papua New Guinea: what now?

How Papua New Guinea is faring in the global financial maelstrom

Papua New Guinea responds to COVID-19

In brief: World Bank anticipates drop in exports for Papua New Guinea and other business stories

Ratings agency reveals how Papua New Guinea will manage its debt

What the oil price shock means for Papua New Guinea

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

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