Proposed K350m Pacific Marine Industrial Zone to start soon, tuna exports to the EU equal that of Thailand and Philippines, and Supplementary Budget to be ‘rushed’ through parliament next week. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Smartphone technology can transform the economy, futurist Mark Pesce told the Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in Sydney earlier this month. He painted a long-term picture in which digital technology will allow the country to reap the benefits of the post-industrial era.
The Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference was held last week in Sydney, successfully showcasing the nation’s potential as an investment destination and canvassing different views from the business community about the opportunities and challenges. A clear picture of the country’s—and the Pacific region’s—great untapped potential emerged.
The Papua New Guinea government will establish an equity fund to invest in the agriculture sector, according to Richard Maru, Minister for National Planning and Monitoring. He tells Business Advantage PNG that replacing food imports with domestic production is a priority.
Diversification of the Papua New Guinea economy is critical to maintaining economic growth according to Loi Bakani, the Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea. He told the PNG Investment Conference in Sydney that a particular area of concern is the high level of food imports.
An expanded wharf, increased tuna output, boat replacements and a new blast freezer are part of tuna processor Frabelle’s development plans. But reducing costs is also important, as Frabelle’s Melinda Ragudos tells Business Advantage PNG.
A Papua New Guinea investment company is hoping to build two solar energy projects which will turn sea water into fresh water as well as extend the life of local fresh fruit and vegetables. PBF Agro Business General Manager Jerry Kootz Simon explains to Business Advantage PNG.
Improvements to taxes and infrastructure crucial for Papua New Guinea SMEs, says Millennium Water MD
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) need a more supportive business environment in order to flourish and reach international markets, Millennium Water Managing Director, Achilles Peni tells Business Advantage PNG.
Employment and IR laws under review, Police Commissioner appeals for end to blockade of Highlands Highway, and new Agriculture Minister promises to pursue K20m for coffee borer repair. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
The kina is more than 20 per cent overvalued, according to Marcel Schroder, a lecturer in economics at the Development Policy Centre in the Australian National University (ANU), speaking to a joint University of Papua New Guinea/ANU event in Port Moresby. One option is to introduce a dual exchange rate for a limited time.