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Papua New Guinea ‘low risk’ for foreign investors says head of Chamber of Commerce and Industry

29 Aug 2017 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is a 'low risk' country for foreign investors, according to John Leahy, President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But he tells Business Advantage PNG that it is important to prepare thoroughly in order to be a successful investor.
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Papua New Guinea can boost economy through better use of human resources, says study

22 Aug 2017 by David James Leave a Comment

A survey of human resources in Papua New Guinea has found that the country could make big gains by using its people better. But there are significant skill shortages, especially in management and the professions.
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PNG Forest Products plans fourth hydro power station as it diversifies

22 Aug 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 4 Comments

Forestry and timber company PNG Forest Products is expanding its diversification program as it prepares to build a fourth hydro power station. CEO Tony Honey tells Business Advantage PNG that its plan to build timber bridges and decking for export and domestic clients is also starting to get traction.
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Papua New Guinea government needs a revenue strategy says Treasury Secretary

21 Aug 2017 by David James 5 Comments

The Papua New Guinea Government needs to look at raising more revenue, as well as keeping its expenditure under control, according to Dairi Vele, Secretary of the Department of Treasury.
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In brief: More than just a Supplementary Budget needed says UN Country Manager, and other business stories

16 Aug 2017 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Roy Trivedy says Supplementary Budget is essential but not enough, Telikom and bmobile merger approved, visas for SME workers on hold.
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Papua New Guinea’s new National Trade Policy calls for better overseas market access

15 Aug 2017 by David James 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea’s National Trade Policy has just been released. It calls for greater liberalisation of the domestic economy and enhanced efforts to improve market access for PNG’s exports. Business Advantage PNG looks into the detail.
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Credit Corp to open operations in Timor Leste, says CEO

15 Aug 2017 by David James 3 Comments

While it is adapting to increased competition and quieter market conditions at home, PNG’s largest finance company, Credit Corporation, is not standing still. Chief Executive Tor Bowen tells Business Advantage PNG that the company will open its first South East Asian operation, in neighbouring Timor Leste.
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Peter O’Neill returns as Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister

2 Aug 2017 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Peter O'Neill has been returned for a second term as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea by the country's 10th National Parliament. In his first speech to Parliament, he flagged a continued focus on education, health and infrastructure.
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Aviation and maritime industries in Papua New Guinea to address new emissions rules

1 Aug 2017 by David James 1 Comment

Ocean freight and air freight services, both in and out of Papua New Guinea, will be required to ensure they are compliant with future emissions reductions requirements. Rensie Panda, Lead Climate Change Negotiator at the Climate Change & Development Authority, tells Business Advantage PNG what to expect.
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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 […]

Papua New Guinea ‘low risk’ for foreign investors says head of Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Papua New Guinea can boost economy through better use of human resources, says study

PNG Forest Products plans fourth hydro power station as it diversifies

Papua New Guinea government needs a revenue strategy says Treasury Secretary

In brief: More than just a Supplementary Budget needed says UN Country Manager, and other business stories

Papua New Guinea’s new National Trade Policy calls for better overseas market access

Credit Corp to open operations in Timor Leste, says CEO

Peter O’Neill returns as Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister

Aviation and maritime industries in Papua New Guinea to address new emissions rules

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