The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.
The private involvement in healthcare has expanded substantially in Papua New Guinea as foreign investment, particular into the country’s mining and petroleum sectors, has grown. We present a brief overview of the sector.
It’s been an ‘momentous’ year for Ok Tedi Mining Limited, according its CEO, Nigel Parker. Business Advantage PNG spoke to him about a tough year for Papua New Guinea’s largest mine and its likely future.
Why are call rates to Papua New Guinea from overseas so expensive? The answer’s not quite as simple as you might think, as Business Advantage PNG discovered.
Managing a top class hotel in Papua New Guinea presents both unique challenges and rewards. We caught up with Sushil Gordon, General Manager of Port Moresby’s celebrated Airways Hotel.
Despite growing demand for cocoa around the world, the industry in Papua New Guinea is in crisis, with production in East New Britain alone plummeting by 82% between 2008 and 2012. Business Advantage PNG reports on attempts to combat the pest which threatens the sector.
Professional waste management is an emerging service industry in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG spoke to Kori Chan of Total Waste Management, which is bringing world class waste disposal standards to PNG.
The new Chief Executive Officer of Papua New Guinea’s largest superannuation fund has hit the ground running. Business Advantage PNG met up with Garry Tunstall to discover his plans for Nambawan Super.
Papua New Guinea is about to join the Queensland Cup rugby league competition next year. PNG will also field Under 16s and Under 18s sides into the QRL’s elite junior competitions. It’s an ambitious move to improve the national game. And as PNG Rugby League CEO, Brad Tassell, told Business Advantage PNG, it has already garnered strong business support.
Government ministers and influential economic analysts have welcomed the recent fall in the value of the kina, saying it will boost demand for exports.