David Lawrence is chairman of PNGX Group, the owner and operator of Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange, PNGX. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, he expands on the proposed acquisition of PNG Registries, potential government reforms, and opportunities to collaborate with Fiji’s SPX.
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PNG DataCo owns and operates the National Transmission Network, Papua New Guinea’s digital backbone. In this exclusive interview, CEO Paul Komboi speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the state-owned entity’s key achievements, plans to extend the NTN, and the growing partnership with cloud infrastructure giant Oracle.
Lemach Lavari reports on a businesswoman in a remote coastal village in West New Britain Province who has set up a supply chain for cocoa and seafood.
As more Papua New Guinean businesses consider how to integrate environmental and social standards into their operations, Business Advantage PNG speaks with one local firm that is already meeting best international practice.
In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, CEO Mark Robinson reflects on BSP Financial Group’s impressive results. He also provides details of growth plans, including investments in digital channels and a major upgrade of the bank’s ATM network.
Papua New Guinea is expected to join 20 other jurisdictions on the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force’s ‘grey list’ in February 2026. However, CEOs in the banking sector tell Business Advantage PNG they are confident they can manage the situation, and are optimistic it will lead to reforms.
Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, details the timeline for exploration of the Mailu-1 offshore oil prospect – and shares why the Papua LNG developer is so excited by this new venture, in this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea’s National Banking Corporation received its commercial banking licence at the end of 2024. In this exclusive interview, CEO Paul Thornton outlines its plans to build its capital base and grow in an increasingly competitive banking market.
Women are playing an increasingly important role in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, and a new committee launched in 2025 is aiming to increase their representation further. Business Advantage PNG speaks with two of the leading female pioneers in the industry.
K92 Mining is pushing on relentlessly with the growth of its Kainantu mine in Eastern Highlands. CEO John Lewins provides a progress report and shares the secrets to the operator’s success