Bank South Pacific appoints brand ambassador, Pacific Chief Trade Adviser moves on.
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People moves: Bank South Pacific, Pacific Trade Office
3 May 2017 by
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In Brief: More than 3000 candidates vie for parliament, and other business stories
3 May 2017 by Leave a Comment
Over three thousand nominate for 2017 national elections, the moratorium on mining exploration in Bougainville is lifted, and cocoa farmers receive grants. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Industry collaboration and government help crucial for Western Province gas, says Repsol chief
2 May 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cross-industry collaboration and help from the Papua New Guinea government are required to get the most out of the gas in Western Province, David Lester, Chief Office Representative for Repsol PNG tells Business Advantage PNG.
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IPA signals crack down on foreign ownership rorts in Papua New Guinea
2 May 2017 by 1 Comment
Concerns have arisen about the foreign ownership test in Papua New Guinea after the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) published advertisements indicating it will be taking a close look at what is happening. Observers see it as a sign of a tougher stance from the regulator.
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Economic update: positive signs for Papua New Guinea economy despite weak commodity prices
2 May 2017 by Leave a Comment
The fall in global commodity prices has had a negative impact on Papua New Guinea’s economy. However, as Andrew Wilkins discovers in his annual economic update on PNG, adjustments have been made and 2017 looks likely to be a year of preparation for better times.
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Investment Conference to focus on infrastructure, regions and innovation in Papua New Guinea
26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
The provisional program for the 2017 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference has been released, highlighting business opportunities across PNG’s economy. The conference will be organised by the publisher of www.businessadvantagepng.com, and will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on 7 and 8 September.
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In Brief: Election campaign period to last eight weeks, and other business stories
26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
Electoral Commissioner says campaign period will last eight weeks, Ombudsman suspends release of development funds until after the election and cocoa production back to average levels before borer struck. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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People moves: Highlands Pacific
26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
A new board member at Highlands Pacific
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Commodity prices weak but precious metals up: a monthly review of commodity and financial markets
26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
It has been a bad month for most commodity prices, but not precious metals. The weakness in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices has continued, with the price falling sharply over the last month. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
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Middle class in Papua New Guinea looking for quality housing, says Hornibrook MD
26 Apr 2017 by 2 Comments
The emerging middle class in Papua New Guinea is looking for better housing says Matthew Lewis, Managing Director of Hornibrook NGI. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the steel fabrication and building company sees great opportunity in the housing sector, despite currently difficult economic conditions.
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