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People moves: Westpac, Nambawan Super, Kumul Telikom, Capital Insurance

13 May 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Nambawan Super elects a new Chairman, Westpac announces a Chief Executive, Specialist Business, Chairman of Kumul Telikom Holdings resigns, and CEO confirmed at Capital Insurance.
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Turbulent times: Papua New Guinea’s airlines rise to the challenge

13 May 2020 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

In spite of the International Air Transport Association reporting global losses for the airline industry up to US$314 billion (K1086 billion), Papua New Guinea's carriers are keeping essential services going under the toughest business conditions.
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Boardroom briefing: looking beyond the pandemic, how business might change and the effect of lockdown on the coffee industry

13 May 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A way out of the COVID-19 crisis, the new business reality when the pandemic is over and cocoa production in lockdown. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
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In brief: Barrick removes Porgera mine’s production from guidance and other business stories

11 May 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Porgera mine output is removed from Barrick’s full year guidance, Westpac announces new division for Westpac Pacific and Australia and New Zealand agree on a 'trans-Tasman COVID-safe' travel zone. The business news you need to kick-start your week.
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War chest: oversubscribed COVID-19 bond will help Papua New Guinea fight virus

11 May 2020 by David James 2 Comments

The government’s COVID-19 bond was oversubscribed after the first week, according to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. He said over K1 billion was raised and that the money will help protect Papua New Guineans from the worst effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boardroom briefing: small retailers in trouble, the future of post-pandemic work and Chinese-US relations get frosty

6 May 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Singapore sees retail landscape change, how work will look post pandemic and COVID-19 infects Chinese-US relations. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
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People moves: NASFUND, Newcrest, Embassy of Denmark, ANZ

6 May 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

NASFUND welcomes two independent directors to its board, Newcrest gets a new Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, the Danish Ambassador announces the end of his tenure and ANZ appoints a new member to its Group Executive Committee.
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Headed for recession: bank and rating agencies’ bleak forecast for Papua New Guinea in 2020

6 May 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Economists are forecasting a recession in PNG in 2020 as the country struggles to deal with the global crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. The ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has also downgraded the country’s debt.
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Court challenge: Marape forced to rethink Porgera decision by courts

4 May 2020 by David James 12 Comments

The decision by the Marape-Steven government not to extend the Special Mining Lease on the Porgera gold mine is headed for the courts after the National Court of Justice at Waigani ordered both parties to have discussions to resolve the matter.
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People moves: Westpac, Nambawan Super, Kumul Telikom, Capital Insurance

Turbulent times: Papua New Guinea’s airlines rise to the challenge

Boardroom briefing: looking beyond the pandemic, how business might change and the effect of lockdown on the coffee industry

In brief: Barrick removes Porgera mine’s production from guidance and other business stories

War chest: oversubscribed COVID-19 bond will help Papua New Guinea fight virus

Boardroom briefing: small retailers in trouble, the future of post-pandemic work and Chinese-US relations get frosty

People moves: NASFUND, Newcrest, Embassy of Denmark, ANZ

Headed for recession: bank and rating agencies’ bleak forecast for Papua New Guinea in 2020

Court challenge: Marape forced to rethink Porgera decision by courts

In brief: Oil Search still keen on P’nyang gas project and other business stories

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