Industry sectors

Papua New Guinea begins paving the road to digital government

Papua New Guinea is currently embarked on an ambitious five-year digital transformation plan to improve its government services and lay down digital public infrastructure. We hear from some of the key players on what’s been delivered and what we can expect next.
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Finance sector forms a digital vanguard in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's financial institutions are playing a leadership role in digitalising its economy. The country’s bankers talk to Business Advantage PNG about their major investments in new technology, and how this is driving business growth.
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Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector

PNG's Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
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Telecommunications rollout speeds up

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

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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