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Reasons why superannuation is critical to building a strong organisational culture in Papua New Guinea

19 Aug 2019 by David James

Six Papua New Guinean companies discuss the benefits of superannuation contributions and share with Business Advantage PNG why it can help companies reduce attendance problems and increase loyalty through super.

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31 Jul 2019 by David James

A new study has shown that about 80 per cent of Papua New Guinea's population has no clear form of identification. What does this mean for the country's economy in the digital age? David James examines.

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Papua New Guinea’s state-owned enterprises reveal mixed financial results

17 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Kumul Consolidated Holdings has released the 2018—and 2019 first quarter—financial results for Papua New Guinea's state-owned enterprises. Business Advantage PNG investigates.
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Building a success story in Papua New Guinea: Capital Insurance Group

11 Jun 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Regional insurer Capital Insurance Group has been growing rapidly as it develops a strong Pacific footprint. Group Chief Executive Officer Keith Land speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the keys to its success.
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Less than 5 per cent of Papua New Guinea businesses getting foreign exchange when they need it: poll

29 May 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

As far as business is concerned, Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange challenges are far from over. That’s according to an exclusive Business Advantage PNG poll, which indicates the majority of businesses are still experiencing significant delays in meeting their foreign currency needs.
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How to deal with resource sector volatility in Papua New Guinea

27 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The World Bank has released a new report, which provides a bullish assessment on economic growth in Papua New Guinea. But it says the country's dependence on natural resources is not generating sufficient jobs to absorb its growing population.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

22 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea was the first Pacific country to sign up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development program across Eurasia. David James considers some of the implications identified by analysts.
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Women’s Micro Bank: empowering Papua New Guinean women one bank account at a time

8 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

After receiving its banking licence five years ago, Women’s Micro Bank expects to deliver its first dividend in 2020. General Manger, Gunanidhi Das, tells Business Advantage PNG, the bank now has 27,000 customers, and aims to have 30,000 next year.
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Digital ID, digital money: how the mobile phone can reach the unbanked in Papua New Guinea

17 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Three quarters of Papua New Guinea’s population is excluded from the financial sector, but there are differing thoughts about how to include them. David James looks at some of the options being proposed for PNG and notes the mobile phone is the key to all of them.
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ANZ’s new strategy for Papua New Guinea

8 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

With regulatory approval finally received for ANZ’s sale of its retail banking assets in Papua New Guinea, ANZ PNG’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Baker talks to Business Advantage PNG about the bank’s future plans in the country.
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Speakers’ presentations from Papua New Guinea Investment Conference 2018 available
Following the success of August’s investment conference held in Brisbane, the high-level speakers’ presentations are available online. PNG’s Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and Australia’s Assistant... The post Speakers’ presentations from Papua New Guinea Investment Conference 2018 available appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Flannery leads program for 2018 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Eminent scientist Professor Tim Flannery will be one of the key speakers at this year’s Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference at the Sofitel... The post Flannery leads program for 2018 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Dates and location for 2018 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference announced
Further to the very positive response to our 2017 conference, the dates and location of the 2018 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference have... The post Dates and location for 2018 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference announced appeared first on Business Advantage International.

Banking and finance

Reasons why superannuation is critical to building a strong organisational culture in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s efforts to develop clear forms of digital identification

Papua New Guinea’s state-owned enterprises reveal mixed financial results

Building a success story in Papua New Guinea: Capital Insurance Group

Less than 5 per cent of Papua New Guinea businesses getting foreign exchange when they need it: poll

How to deal with resource sector volatility in Papua New Guinea

China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

Women’s Micro Bank: empowering Papua New Guinean women one bank account at a time

Digital ID, digital money: how the mobile phone can reach the unbanked in Papua New Guinea

ANZ’s new strategy for Papua New Guinea

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