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Papua New Guinea agriculture benefitting from lower commodity prices, says Asian Development Bank economist

The Asian Development Bank’s departing Papua New Guinea economist, Aaron Batten, says agriculture is the big winner with the current downturn in commodity prices, while its Country Director Marcelo Minc flags further bank investment in PNG.
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Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development

Papua New Guineans aiming to start a small and medium enterprise (SME) have been buoyed by the revival of the previously successful Stret Pasin Stoa Scheme, which adds to the number of programs helping the country develop a small business sector.
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In brief: Treasurer Pruaitch calls for tighter regulations to prevent Kina falling, and other business stories

Companies and dealers 'adversely affected' foreign exchange availability in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Government considers large-scale mining, and Asian Development Bank commits K1.7 billion to PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Low inflows of foreign currency affecting Papua New Guinea businesses, and other business stories

PNG Bank governor says shortage of forex affecting businesses, interest rates comparatively 'very high', and ANZ identifies small inflation rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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