Zarak Khan is Fiji’s Consul General and Trade Commissioner at the Fiji Consulate and Trade Commission in Sydney. He tells Business Advantage PNG that Fiji is looking to diversify its industry base.
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A young Papua New Guinean entrepreneur is bringing Silicon Valley to PNG to help boost financial inclusion in the country. Day One Investments’ Shane Ninai tells Business Advantage PNG of his plans to encourage the use of the virtual currency, Bitcoin.
An increase in the number of protests, blockades, and inter-clan rivalry in Papua New Guinea poses ‘downside risks’ to Papua New Guinea’s economic growth recovery, according to a report by BMI Research, a subsidiary of the Fitch Ratings Agency. It warns it could lead to delays or cancellations of investment projects.
Papua New Guinea’s fishing industry faces fierce competition from Thailand and the Philippines, says Pete Celso, Managing Director of R D Tuna Canneries in Lae. He believes a lack of control over imports is harming the local industry.
Sir Kostas Constantinou, the Chairman of Bank South Pacific (BSP), has indicated the bank is considering a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Looking at some common ways of assessing a bank’s suitability for investment, how does Papua New Guinea’s largest bank measure up to Australia’s banks?
An appointment at PNG Accident Investigation Commission and a departure at Monier.
Government to spend K300 million buying into Star Mountain Plaza project, Bougainville President supports new-look BCL, and Trade Minister seeks ban on Fiji imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
If the giant Panguna copper mine on Bougainville is ever to re-open, many complex problems must be solved, including the status of the former miner, Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL). In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, BCL Chairman Rob Burns outlines its strategy to return to mining.
Government appoints an acting Insurance Commissioner, and a departure at Air Niugini
Bank South Pacific explores secondary listing on Australian Exchange, Highlands Pacific considers selling stake in Frieda River project and strategy to counter coffee berry borer due this week. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.