Business Advantage PNG's coverage of 2018 APEC CEO Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, held from 15 to 17 November.
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The 2018 APEC CEO Summit – as it happened
16 Nov 2018 by 2 Comments
How the world’s media reported on APEC 2018 in Papua New Guinea
15 Nov 2018 by 1 Comment
The eyes of the world's media are on Papua New Guinea as delegates arrive in Port Moresby for APEC Leaders Week. Here's a overview of how the country and the event has been covered by the world's press this week.
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2019 Budget aims to broaden economy and increase expenditure and revenue
14 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Treasurer, Charles Abel, has handed down the 2019 Budget, revealing a 12 per cent jump in revenues and a 9 per cent jump in expenditures. He announced changes to the income tax threshold, and an increase in capital expenditure.
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Hilton Hotel opening in Port Moresby a ‘key story’ for Papua New Guinea says MD
13 Nov 2018 by 2 Comments
All eyes this week are on Port Moresby in general and the capital's new Hilton Hotel in particular. Business Advantage PNG takes a look at the site that will host the APEC Leaders' Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance.
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In brief: Cost of running APEC close to K1 billion, and other business stories
13 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
Treasurer Charles Abel puts APEC cost between K900-K1 billion, feasibility plans for five ports, export licences for bech-de-mer likely to be slashed. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Australia announces A$3 billion Pacific Infrastructure Bank package
13 Nov 2018 by 4 Comments
The Australian Government has announced plans to set up an infrastructure bank as part of a A$3 billion suite of measures aimed at countering China’s influence in the southwest Pacific and lifting its own engagement in the region. Regional analysts say the funds need to go to Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as SMEs, and for small projects in remote areas.
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Nine Things You Need to Know about 2018 APEC Leaders Week in Papua New Guinea
7 Nov 2018 by 4 Comments
The final two events of Papua New Guinea’s APEC-hosting year are fast approaching. The APEC Leaders Meeting and CEO Summit will be the highlights of APEC Leaders Week, to take place from 12 to 18 November and thousands of delegates will be coming to Port Moresby from all over the APEC region. Here's what to expect.
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In brief: Government plans five new highways and other business stories
7 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
Government plans to build and open five new highways, Milbank launches women-only credit card, and PNG Power to upgrade two projects in Eastern Highlands and East New Britain. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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O’Neill to announce preliminary agreements for Papua LNG and Wafi-Golpu to coincide with APEC Leaders Meeting
7 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has announced that Heads of Agreements will be signed for the Wafi-Golpu mine and Papua LNG project, to coincide with the APEC Leaders Week. In a pep to talk to business last week, he emphasised the benefits of hosting APEC 2018.
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In brief: PNG Power’s APEC commitment, and other business stories
30 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oil Search's strong result, PNG Power promises, and a loan agreement for Crater Gold Mining. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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