Manufacturing

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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Overcoming chronic lack of skilled tradespeople in Papua New Guinea requires more government funding, say industry leaders

16 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

An analysis of foreign workers coming to Papua New Guinea since 2000 indicates a chronic lack of skilled tradespeople, according to Lae-based business leaders. While skills training initiatives are under way, an expected surge in mining projects over the next few years highlights the urgency for more skilled workers.
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Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]
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.

Manufacturing

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

Overcoming chronic lack of skilled tradespeople in Papua New Guinea requires more government funding, say industry leaders

Is more affordable housing on the way in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea Manufacturers’ Council calls poultry ban ‘premature’

SP Brewery aims to bolster Papua New Guinea agriculture sector with cassava project

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