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Papua New Guinea’s National Court puts Wafi-Golpu negotiations on hold pending hearing

13 May 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Discussions between Papua New Guinea government agencies and the developers of the US$9 billion Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project have been put on hold by the country’s National Court while it considers an application for leave for a judicial review. Meanwhile, work under the project's exploration licence continues.
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CEO hooked on tuna

24 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Being stranded for five years on Bougainville Island because of the civil conflict failed to deter Ludwig Kumoru, CEO of Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), from developing a career in the fishing industry.
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Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

10 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Total-led Papua LNG project looks set to enter its Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. It's a good sign: according to the ANZ’s PNG Economic Outlook, 97 per cent of the gas projects that enter into FEED have a positive final investment decision. David James explores.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

22 May 2019 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea was the first Pacific country to sign up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development program across Eurasia. David James considers some of the implications identified by analysts.
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New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

8 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

PNG DataCo is in discussions with the operators of the new H2 undersea cable being laid between Sydney and Hong Kong. A branch line into Papua New Guinea could open up greater global connectivity as well as lower prices and improved reliability.
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A tenfold increase in production shows the way forward for fresh produce from Papua New Guinea’s Highlands

6 May 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Working with local farmers to get the fundamentals right has led to massive production increases for fresh produce business Hilans Fres in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province. Advisor Paul Browne explains how it's been achieved.
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Bridging the gender gap in Papua New Guinea business

20 May 2019 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Gender inequality is not just a social issue in Papua New Guinea; it is a business issue. Gabriella Munoz explores what businesses and can and are doing to make a difference.
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Getting Papua New Guinea’s future resources projects funded

6 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

US–China rivalry is likely to have a major impact on how future resources projects are funded, according to the ANZ's Jonathan Bloch. He outlines some of the steps Papua New Guinea's government can take to make such projects ready for investment.
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Kumul Petroleum’s ambitious plans to boost electrification in Papua New Guinea

29 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's national oil and gas company plan to increase household electrification and encourage growth in remote locations. Its Managing Director, Wapu Sonk, has revealed the company plans to diversify and focus on more downstream activities in order to maintain revenues.
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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 […]

Industry sectors

Papua New Guinea’s National Court puts Wafi-Golpu negotiations on hold pending hearing

CEO hooked on tuna

Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

A tenfold increase in production shows the way forward for fresh produce from Papua New Guinea’s Highlands

Bridging the gender gap in Papua New Guinea business

Getting Papua New Guinea’s future resources projects funded

Kumul Petroleum’s ambitious plans to boost electrification in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

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