Prime Minister James Marape has outlined a two-pronged economic strategy to boost Papua New Guinea’s economy. He has also commented on the government’s attempts to manage the country’s rising debt, reports David James.
Banking & Finance
Bank South Pacific is broadening its digital offering, according to Nuni Kulu, BSP’s General Manager, Digital. She told the 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference that technology is driving big changes in the banking landscape.
PNG’s superannuation funds are heavily weighted towards cash and government bonds. But many other opportunities could be developed, senior executives of the two big super funds told the 2019 Business Advantage Investment Conference.
In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, ratings analyst Rebecca Hrvatin, says PNG’s fiscal imbalances will improve—provided the Papua LNG project continues as planned.
The gas price has increased over the last month, but the oil price has weakened. Cocoa and coffee prices are also down. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Less than 5 per cent of Papua New Guinea businesses getting foreign exchange when they need it: poll
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.