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Transparency report shines light on Papua New Guinea’s extractive sector

20 Jan 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Although the extractive sector continues to be responsible for the bulk of Papua New Guinea’s exports, the latest Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report has found that revenues to government remain comparatively small. Here’s what you need to know.
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Papua New Guinea experiencing temporary loss of momentum, say reports

15 Jan 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

With experts forecasting slow economic growth in 2020, Papua New Guinea's economy may be facing a temporary loss of momentum. David James examines two new economic reports and what they may mean for business.
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In brief: Coral Sea Cable wholesale internet rates to plummet and other business stories

13 Jan 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

New Ireland Province signs deal with Zenith to build three solar plants, inadequate water levels in the Fly River impact Ok Tedi Mining's operations, and Bmobile and Huawei PNG sign a deal to roll out 5G in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby. The business news you need to kick-start your week.
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St Barbara to invest millions to redefine Papua New Guinea’s Simberi mine

13 Jan 2020 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

St Barbara will invest A$8–$12 million (K19–28 million) on exploration activities in Papua New Guinea this financial year with the aim of extending its Simberi gold mine beyond its current mine life.
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Bougainville votes overwhelmingly in favour of independence

11 Dec 2019 by David James 1 Comment

Bougainville voters have voted by an overwhelming margin in favour of independence from Papua New Guinea. All eyes will be on how the National Government responds and what will happen to the island's K252 billion Panguna copper and gold mine.
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The LNG window is closing, warns Oil Search CEO

11 Dec 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

As Papua New Guinea awaits the outcome of ongoing negotiations over the P'nyang gas field, Peter Botten, CEO of PNG's largest company, Oil Search, has hinted that time may be running out to reach an agreement.
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2019: the year in review for Papua New Guinea business

11 Dec 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A change of government, two budgets, new infrastructure, stalled resources projects – these are just some of the features of the year in business in Papua New Guinea. Here's how Business Advantage PNG reported on 2019.
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Rogue traders challenge CPL Group’s growth in Papua New Guinea

11 Dec 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

Rising, quite literally, from the ashes of a devastating fire in 2017, retailer CPL Group is back in the black. However, CEO Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG that rogue retailers and slow government spending have presented challenges to the retailer’s phoenix story.
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Cashed up and ready to grow: Kina Bank’s plans for 2020

9 Dec 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Kina Bank’s operations have expanded dramatically after taking over ANZ’s retail operations in Papua New Guinea. In an exclusive interview, Chief Executive Officer Greg Pawson outlines to Business Advantage PNG its plans for growth. David James reports.
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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 […]

Transparency report shines light on Papua New Guinea’s extractive sector

Papua New Guinea experiencing temporary loss of momentum, say reports

In brief: Coral Sea Cable wholesale internet rates to plummet and other business stories

St Barbara to invest millions to redefine Papua New Guinea’s Simberi mine

Bougainville votes overwhelmingly in favour of independence

The LNG window is closing, warns Oil Search CEO

2019: the year in review for Papua New Guinea business

Rogue traders challenge CPL Group’s growth in Papua New Guinea

Cashed up and ready to grow: Kina Bank’s plans for 2020

In brief: Asian Development Bank to invest in Kina 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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