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Smartphone use to surge in Papua New Guinea, says Vodafone CEO

26 Mar 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Pradeep Lal, CEO of Vodafone Papua New Guinea, speaks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of establishing a robust nationwide network, and the massive opportunity ahead, as surging data use in the country encourages more customers to switch to smartphones.
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The eyes in the skies: new satellite technology hits Papua New Guinea

13 Mar 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

A slew of new satellite technologies promise a future of faster connections and lower prices, especially in Papua New Guinea's most remote regions. Tony Jordan previews what’s ahead.
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A cracker of a celebration at Paradise Foods

13 Mar 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Paradise Foods has celebrated 90 years in business with the release of a new flavour in its range of crackers.
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Papua New Guinea’s growing middle class driving housing construction

13 Mar 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's construction sector as a whole has returned to pre-COVID levels, driven in part by a growth in demand for housing. Business Advantage PNG looks at what's driving the trend.
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Papua New Guinea faces higher fuel prices as shortages continue

29 Feb 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

Fuel buyers in Papua New Guinea have been warned to expect higher prices as the government negotiates with global suppliers to end shortages in the local market related to the winding back of Puma Energy's operations in the country. Meanwhile, short-term solutions are being put in place.
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‘Cautiously optimistic’: BSP CEO sees improved conditions as Papua New Guinea’s resources projects ramp up

28 Feb 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

How does Papua New Guinea's largest bank see the outlook for business this year? In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, BSP Financial Group's CEO Mark Robinson assesses the trends, risks and opportunities, and how factors such as foreign exchange and a devaluing kina will play a part.
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Hydro project aims to bring stability to Port Moresby’s grid

28 Feb 2024 by Paul Chai 1 Comment

PNG Hydro Development Company’s new Edevu Hydro project is the latest project to address the long-term investment deficit in Port Moresby’s energy grid.
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MiBank’s tech solution solves remote banking challenge in Papua New Guinea

15 Feb 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

How do landowner groups in remote parts of Papua New Guinea conduct their banking without the internet and without a bank branch in sight? Microfinance business MiBank has come up with an award-winning solution.
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Large-scale fabrication plant to underpin industrial park outside Papua New Guinea’s capital

14 Feb 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Work has begun on Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd’s US$100 million steel fabrication plant just north-west of Port Moresby. In an exclusive interview, Kumul Petroleum MD Wapu Sonk outlines how the facility will boost PNG manufacturing, and anchor a new Special Economic Zone in the Caution Bay area.
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TotalEnergies zeroes in on final barriers to Papua LNG project go-ahead

14 Feb 2024 by Tony Jordan 2 Comments

A final investment decision on the Papua LNG project remains on the agenda for this year. Managing Director of project lead TotalEnergies E&P PNG, Jean-Marc Noiray, walks Business Advantage PNG through the milestones ahead for the US$10 billion-plus gas project.
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Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]
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 […]

Industry sectors

Smartphone use to surge in Papua New Guinea, says Vodafone CEO

The eyes in the skies: new satellite technology hits Papua New Guinea

A cracker of a celebration at Paradise Foods

Papua New Guinea’s growing middle class driving housing construction

Papua New Guinea faces higher fuel prices as shortages continue

‘Cautiously optimistic’: BSP CEO sees improved conditions as Papua New Guinea’s resources projects ramp up

Hydro project aims to bring stability to Port Moresby’s grid

MiBank’s tech solution solves remote banking challenge in Papua New Guinea

Large-scale fabrication plant to underpin industrial park outside Papua New Guinea’s capital

TotalEnergies zeroes in on final barriers to Papua LNG project go-ahead

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Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

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

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