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Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise

19 May 2025 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
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Shipping volumes steady in face of volatility

15 May 2025 by Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment

Leaders in PNG’s shipping sector tell Business Advantage PNG that demand is holding firm. But they acknowledge that high global freight rates and the delay to Papua LNG could get in the way of growth.
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Telecommunications rollout speeds up

7 May 2025 by Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment

PNG DataCo and major mobile operators Vodafone and Digicel have all invested heavily in infrastructure of late. Meanwhile, the question remains whether Starlink will gain entry into the PNG market in 2025.
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New factory has Pacific Industries bullish about the future

7 May 2025 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

A new K70 million plant represents a big step forward for Pacific Industries. Director Everett Chue tells Business Advantage PNG that the facility will also provide a range of benefits to his business.
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Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation

7 May 2025 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
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Award-winning innovation aims to ‘minimise drudgery’ of village life in Papua New Guinea

6 May 2025 by Charlotte Armstrong Leave a Comment

The winner of this year's Innovation PNG Award for Small Business is an ingenious all-in-one water, sanitation and washing station designed for use by Papua New Guinea's village communities. We take a closer look at Environmental Health Development Agency's Water SHE Technology.
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Investing in Papua New Guinea: five things to watch in 2025

16 Apr 2025 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Special economic zones, green finance, privatisations and more: Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in Papua New Guinea's investment space this year.
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Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]

15 Apr 2025 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Alan Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Steamships Hospitality, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the group's change of direction for its Marriott Executive Apartments, and provides an update on refurbishments that are taking place at six properties around PNG, including the historic Grand Papua Hotel.
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National Banking Corporation chair shares roadmap to public listing

15 Apr 2025 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

State-owned National Banking Corporation (NBC) secured a commercial banking licence in December 2024. In this exclusive interview, Chairman Darrell Seeto shares his plans to get the bank to profitability and a listing on Papua New Guinea's stock exchange.
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From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]
Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]

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Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise

Shipping volumes steady in face of volatility

Telecommunications rollout speeds up

New factory has Pacific Industries bullish about the future

Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation

Award-winning innovation aims to ‘minimise drudgery’ of village life in Papua New Guinea

Investing in Papua New Guinea: five things to watch in 2025

Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]

National Banking Corporation chair shares roadmap to public listing

Navigating change: what’s in Papua New Guinea’s new Income Tax Bill 2025?

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

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Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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