The next 12 months or so is a time to digest and consolidate, says Peter Langslow, the incoming head of one of Papua New Guinea’s largest and oldest companies, Steamships Trading Company. He told Business Advantage PNG, however, it is also a time to prepare for fresh opportunities.
A recent online survey to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable brands suggests that traditional marketing techniques still hold sway in PNG. But for how much longer?
Information and telecommunications technology can be a driver of new jobs and business efficiency in Papua New Guinea. Technology specialist Priscilla Kevin tells Business Advantage PNG of her own venture into the ICT business and suggests how others might follow.
Papua New Guinea’s largest retailer, the CPL Group, does not plan on allowing a slowdown in the marketplace get in the way of its strategy for growth, Chairman Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea’s tuna industry leaders are calling for reform of the regional Vessel Day Scheme, saying it is counterproductive, speeding up stock depletion with the size of catches getting smaller.
Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby has indicated it will expand processing operations through its takeover of New Britain Palm Oil, following its final purchase of Papua New Guinea’s largest agribusiness.
Papua New Guinea is well positioned to benefit from rising LNG demand, despite falling prices, says InterOil Managing Director, Michael Hession.
Business and employment travel into Papua New Guinea has more than tripled in the last 15 years, outperforming leisure travel, which has see marginal growth over the last five years. Robert Upe report
Services companies and contractors are often a casualty of a mining industry downturn. Business Advantage PNG talks to companies servicing the sector in Papua New Guinea about how they have coped with the downturn and the potential for a turnaround in the country.
Civil engineering firm Curtain Bros has big plans for Motukea Island, as it prepares to build new dockside facilities alongside the soon-to-be relocated Port Moresby Port. General Manager Justin McGann outlines the Motukea plans, and other new company projects, to Business Advantage PNG.