On 8 November, hundreds of delegates from business, government and the education/training sector will arrive at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby, for Innovation PNG 2019, Papua New Guinea’s inaugural innovation conference. We preview what’s in store.
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The Central Provincial Health Authority announces its first Chairman and Puma Energy Ltd has a new Country General Manager.
Qantas has completed the world’s longest commercial flight, many commodity prices below cost of production, and how to foster innovation. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
Parliament passes Papua LNG Project Amendments Bills, the Minister for Petroleum announces that the P’nyang gas field project will be a standalone project, and Twinza Oil says it expects the first production of liquids from the Pasca A condensate gas field by 2022. Your weekly digest of business news.
Prime Minister James Marape has outlined a two-pronged economic strategy to boost Papua New Guinea’s economy. He has also commented on the government’s attempts to manage the country’s rising debt, reports David James.
The writ has been issued and postal voting has commenced ahead of the long-awaited referendum on independence for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Here are nine things you should know about the referendum.
How to end a project gracefully, getting a hobby to increase productivity, and a quick look at the Global Competitiveness Report 2019. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
NASFUND appoints a new board member and a Chaplain joins Paradise Foods Ltd.
The Papua New Guinea government has brought down a supplementary Budget to address what it described as a ‘record budget deficit.’ The Minister for Treasury, Ian Ling-Stuckey, claimed it is necessary to get the Budget within sound fiscal limits.
Kumul Petroleum Holding Limited has been asked to cease exploration, drilling and greenfield investments, the World Bank has released an economic update signalling economic slowdown in Asian and Pacific economies, and K92 Mining has released its Q3 results above budget. Your weekly digest of business news.