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Remote workers are the future, telcos feel the work-from-home pinch and the gear you need to get the job done at home. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and coronavirus.

The World Bank predicts lower export revenue for Papua New Guinea, fuel prices set to fall, and retailer appeals for calm. The business news you need to kickstart your week. 

Papua New Guinea’s Government is set to rely heavily on concessional finance from multilateral institutions, according to ratings agency Moody’s. The agency is maintaining a B2 rating for PNG debt but has some surprising revelations about the country’s finances.

Analysts have contrasting views on the effect of the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia on long-term oil and gas projects in Papua New Guinea. David James considers these, and the likely impact on domestic petrol and diesel prices.

The Embassy of Japan in Papua New Guinea welcomes a new Ambassador, a new CEO at St Barbara and the Pacific’s new Trade Commissioner in China.

A look at the world’s most innovative nations, some top business start-up advice, and emerging jobs. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

The National Airport Corporation signs an agreement to upgrade Kavieng Airport, NKW Fresh signs a deal to support farmers in Morobe Province and Air Niugini turns around K133 million loss in 2018 to a profit. The news you need to kickstart your week.

With lower prices, and more investment in customer service and infrastructure, state-owned telco Bmobile says it is ‘competition ready’ in the face of a dominant existing market leader and a new competitor due later this year.

Mainland Holdings announces the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, and a change of CEO at Horizon Oil.

The UN releases new global greenhouse goals for the ICT industry, world economy at risk from the coronavirus outbreak of and the company where everyone earns the same. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.