Industry sectors

Rogue traders challenge CPL Group’s growth in Papua New Guinea

Rising, quite literally, from the ashes of a devastating fire in 2017, retailer CPL Group is back in the black. However, CEO Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG that rogue retailers and slow government spending have presented challenges to the retailer’s phoenix story.
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New rules, more independence: Kumul Petroleum’s future

Papua New Guinea is set to introduce new rules for petroleum licenses, according to Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Managing Director, Wapu Sonk. In this exclusive interview, he tells Business Advantage PNG the state-owned oil and gas company is about to undergo a transformational change.
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Papua New Guinea’s service sector on the cusp of ‘enormous opportunities’ [video]

One of the sectors to receive a boost from improved internet connectivity in Papua New Guinea will be its business services sector, according to a panel of experts speaking at the recent Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. David James examines some of the likely opportunities.
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K92 Mining’s CEO on the proposed changes to the Mining Act

The changes to the Mining Act being considered by the Marape government could benefit the industry, according to John Lewins, Chief Executive Officer of K92 Mining Inc. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG he explains why.
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What the Coral Sea Cable will really mean for Papua New Guinea

The Coral Sea Cable from Sydney to Port Moresby, which will greatly increase internet speeds in Papua New Guinea, will be ready for commercial use in 2020. But according to a panel at the Innovation PNG 2019 conference, it will raise as many questions as answers.
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