Manufacturing

What signs of recovery are business leaders in Papua New Guinea looking for? (Part Two)

20 Jun 2017 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

What do business leaders look for as signs of recovery in Papua New Guinea's economy? In the second of a two-part series, Business Advantage PNG gets views from senior executives in finance, manufacturing and agribusiness.
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Monier focuses on quality as it prepares for next phase of Papua New Guinea infrastructure development

11 Apr 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Monier is Papua New Guinea’s largest producer of construction and building materials. In PNG’s demanding environment, a focus on quality has been key to its success.
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Yamaha’s Papua New Guinea boat manufacturing setting new standards, says Ela Motors CEO

29 Mar 2017 by David James 36 Comments

Where in the world is Yamaha’s biggest boat manufacturing project? It's in Papua New Guinea, Takeshi Abe, Chief Executive Officer of Ela Motors, tells Business Advantage PNG. He says a new 23-footer boat has been specifically designed to meet PNG flotation standards—and it's being made in-country.
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Steamships MD Peter Langslow sees future in property development (Part 2)

28 Feb 2017 by David James Leave a Comment

In the second of a two-part series, Steamships Managing Director Peter Langslow tells Business Advantage PNG that his diversified company is looking to upgrade its manufacturing activities, upgrade more hotels and is planning more property development in Papua New Guinea.
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Foreign exchange shortages open up opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers

22 Feb 2017 by David James 2 Comments

The difficulty in getting foreign exchange is making goods made in Papua New Guinea more attractive, local manufacturers tell 'Business Advantage Boardroom', which aired last night on national broadcaster, EMTV. But a lack of protection against cheap overseas competition remains a problem.
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Survival of Papua New Guinea industry threatened unless greater protection, say business figures

13 Jul 2016 by David James Leave a Comment

There is a growing call for greater protection of Papua New Guinea industry to respond to allegedly unfair international competition. A number of manufacturers tell Business Advantage PNG that most countries have used protectionism to foster their domestic industries and it is time for PNG to do the same.
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Manufacturers survey: adapting to tougher economic conditions

6 Jul 2016 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers experienced difficult conditions in 2015 and many are concerned that things will get worse before they get better. David James talks to some of the key figures from the sector to find out how they are coping with the tough market conditions.
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K K Kingston sees opportunities in tough times

20 Jun 2016 by David James 1 Comment

Economic conditions in Papua New Guinea may be challenging but Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of diversified manufacturer K K Kingston, tells Business Advantage PNG that the company’s diversified operations give it some strategic options. He also says a weaker exchange rate may also open up opportunities.
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AkzoNobel looks to expand for the long term in Papua New Guinea

14 Jun 2016 by David James Leave a Comment

Difficult economic conditions can be a time for committed companies to expand market share and establish themselves for the long term. Mikael Ruben, Managing Director of paint manufacturer AkzoNobel tells Business Advantage PNG his company sees the need to remain aggressive in Papua New Guinea.
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‘One building at a time’: Papua New Guinea’s K K Kingston prepares for next wave after consolidation

30 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

For the last 18 months, leading Lae manufacturer K K Kingston has been consolidating and restructuring. CEO Michael Kingston talks to Business Advantage PNG about the company’s strategy, his optimism for the future, and the issues facing businesses in Papua New Guinea.
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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. Business Advantage PNG speaks with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business. BAPNG: As an […]
From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]

Manufacturing

What signs of recovery are business leaders in Papua New Guinea looking for? (Part Two)

Monier focuses on quality as it prepares for next phase of Papua New Guinea infrastructure development

Yamaha’s Papua New Guinea boat manufacturing setting new standards, says Ela Motors CEO

Steamships MD Peter Langslow sees future in property development (Part 2)

Foreign exchange shortages open up opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers

Survival of Papua New Guinea industry threatened unless greater protection, say business figures

Manufacturers survey: adapting to tougher economic conditions

K K Kingston sees opportunities in tough times

AkzoNobel looks to expand for the long term in Papua New Guinea

‘One building at a time’: Papua New Guinea’s K K Kingston prepares for next wave after consolidation

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