In an emergency session of parliament last week, Prime Minister James Marape extended Papua New Guinea’s state of emergency, and the ramifications will be significant.
Agribusiness
With the recent death of more than 300 pigs in the Highlands region from African swine fever, the deadly virus has finally arrived in Papua New Guinea. What can the country and its farmers do to fight it?
The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation are looking to step up investments in the Highlands. Michel Kerf, the World Bank’s Country Director for PNG and the Pacific Islands, describes to Business Advantage PNG the challenges and opportunities for the region.
Papua New Guinean chemist Yalinu Poya has received an international award for her groundbreaking research into making sustainable synthetic fertiliser.
SP Brewery’s use of locally sourced cassava to make its Pawa Punch brew, has been hailed for its sustainability. Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare talks about the award-winning project.
New Britain Palm Oil is making strides in the area of ‘precision agriculture’ in Papua New Guinea. Its experience provides pointers for other agribusinesses looking to gain a better control of their costs.
Paradise Spices is back in the hands of GTM Distributors General Manager Max Puritau, who is planning more products, staff and investment. He outlines the plans to Business Advantage PNG.
Native Vanilla has seen exponential growth over the past few months given the world’s demand for top quality vanilla. Dan Edmiston, CEO and founder, explains what his company is doing to increase Papuan vanilla quality and demand.
Oil and gas have performed strongly, and there is also an upward trend in metals prices. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
Papua New Guinea could be on the cusp of a sustained period of strong economic growth, and Fiji should be seeking closer economic ties, says Kishti Sen, International Economist for the ANZ Banking Group, in an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.