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Know your customers: lessons from Papua New Guinea’s first cosmetics line

2 Mar 2020 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

The Papua New Guinean woman who created the first cosmetics line in PNG say the fashion and beauty industry in the country ‘has only been tapped, there is so much potential to come’.
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Papua New Guinea’s veteran retailer seeks to grow its local suppliers

29 Jan 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Brian Bell Group is reaping the rewards of three years of infrastructure investment and using this period of profitability to grow its local partnerships.
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Five questions for SP Brewery’s Ed Weggemans

15 Oct 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

There's been a change at the top at PNG's largest brewer. Business Advantage PNG catches up with Ed Weggemans, new Managing Director of Heineken-owned SP Brewery.
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A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

25 Sep 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

Lae, Papua New Guinea's second-largest city, is again emerging as a key location for investment. Far from drawing investors away from capital Port Moresby, a buoyant Lae could actually be good for both cities, say representatives from the two cities' business chambers.
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Paradise Foods’ new Group CEO plans to double the business

22 Jul 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Paradise Foods Limited is the oldest food manufacturer in Papua New Guinea and its new Group CEO, James Rice, is tasked with ensuring the company is number one across its food categories. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Rice shares his plans to double the business.
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Six questions for Gigy Philip, Coca-Cola Amatil Papua New Guinea General Manager

8 Jul 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Coca-Cola Amatil (PNG) Limited has been expanding its operations to increase capacity, including a new can processing facility in Lae. Business Advantage PNG talks Gigy Philip, PNG's Country Manager, about the company’s plans.
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Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

8 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin reports sales were strong in the manufacturing and transportation industries during the September quarter of 2018. But in other sectors revenues were revealed to be either patchy or poor. David James gives us an overview of these sectors.
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Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

17 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Things are looking up for Papua New Guinea's manufacturing sector and moves are afoot to develop strategies to foster local companies. David James profiles the sector.
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Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

15 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's construction industry continues to face challenges, says Frank McQuoid, Chairman of manufacturer Steel Industries. But others say it is on the edge of a boom that will extend beyond the resource sector. David James examines both sides of the story.
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Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

30 Apr 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea manufacturer Vitis Industries has expanded into spirits, brewing and coffee production as it seeks to convert locally-grown crops into consumer products. General Manager, Sergey Mosin shares some of his plans for 2019 with Business Advantage PNG.
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Manufacturing

Know your customers: lessons from Papua New Guinea’s first cosmetics line

Papua New Guinea’s veteran retailer seeks to grow its local suppliers

Five questions for SP Brewery’s Ed Weggemans

A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

Paradise Foods’ new Group CEO plans to double the business

Six questions for Gigy Philip, Coca-Cola Amatil Papua New Guinea General Manager

Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

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