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New Stanley Hotel to be inside ‘own little city’, says General Manager

28 Jun 2016 by David James Leave a Comment

The new Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby will operate on a scale not seen before in Papua New Guinea, General Manager Geoff Haigh tells Business Advantage PNG. He says once all stages of the project are completed customers will not have to leave.
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Forex exemptions granted to Papua New Guinea insurers

27 Apr 2016 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

The Bank of PNG has granted exemptions to some PNG insurance companies from the tight foreign exchange restrictions, to enable the general insurers to meet their reinsurance commitments to international reinsurers.
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Native advertising comes of age

26 Oct 2015 by Robert Hamilton-Jones Leave a Comment

Native advertising has come of age. That was the message from Native Advertising seminar at the 2015 World Publishing Expo in Hamburg.
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Wanting to do business in Papua New Guinea? Come for the long-term, says Australian Trade Commissioner

7 Oct 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 9 Comments

Australian businesses eager to earn a dollar in Papua New Guinea should understand they need to be seen as committed long-term to the market to be successful, says Australia’s Senior Trade Commissioner to PNG, David Knapton.
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Security in Papua New Guinea moving beyond ‘Guards, Gates and Guns’ says Black Swan’s Kelly

27 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 6 Comments

The CEO of expanding security firm Black Swan International believes a successful long-term approach to security involves decreasing risk, decreasing costs and increasing productivity. Brian Kelly spoke to Business Advantage PNG.
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Disaster planning in the Pacific: insurance industry can help

19 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Asian Development Bank analysis showing just how vulnerable Pacific nations are to natural disasters, but what can be done to better manage the risk? Wayne Dorgan from leading Papua New Guinea insurer Pacific MMI calls on disaster co-ordinators in the region to consult more closely with the insurance industry.
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Pacific Green Technologies: helping to achieve a balance between development and the environment

29 Jul 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Port Moresby-based Pacific Green Technologies and Eco-Solutions is helping Papua New Guinea achieve a balance between development and environmental protection. Founder and owner, Dr Wari Lea Iamo, talks with Business Advantage PNG about the company's work.
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A small loan sparks a multi-million kina recruitment business

22 Jul 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 15 Comments

In 2008, with encouragement and a small loan from a colleague, George Griffin set up the recruitment business CC Pacific in partnership with Cadden Crowe. Seven years and a lot of hard work later, he has a multi-million kina business on his hands.
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Retail experience in Port Moresby broadens as Jacksons Airport takes shape

15 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

The developing retail environment in Papua New Guinea will soon include expanded duty-free shopping at the refurbished Jacksons International Airport.
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Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development

1 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

Papua New Guineans aiming to start a small and medium enterprise (SME) have been buoyed by the revival of the previously successful Stret Pasin Stoa Scheme, which adds to the number of programs helping the country develop a small business sector.
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CEO Survey suggests PNG business is less bullish, but still planning to invest
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among PNG’s business leaders. Analysis of the survey data by Westpac has led to the creation of PNG’s first business […]
Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters
International branding expert Sergio Brodsky told delegates at the recent Innovation PNG 2023 conference why their organisation’s brand matters – and there’s a lot more to it than just your logo. The post Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]

Business services

New Stanley Hotel to be inside ‘own little city’, says General Manager

Forex exemptions granted to Papua New Guinea insurers

Native advertising comes of age

Wanting to do business in Papua New Guinea? Come for the long-term, says Australian Trade Commissioner

Security in Papua New Guinea moving beyond ‘Guards, Gates and Guns’ says Black Swan’s Kelly

Disaster planning in the Pacific: insurance industry can help

Pacific Green Technologies: helping to achieve a balance between development and the environment

A small loan sparks a multi-million kina recruitment business

Retail experience in Port Moresby broadens as Jacksons Airport takes shape

Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development

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Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

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