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Life in Papua New Guinea after Ok Tedi

3 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

As the Ok Tedi gold and copper mine nears the end of its current mine life, the Ok Tedi Development Foundation has launched a five-year plan to create economic self-reliance for the people of Western Province. Kevin McQuillan reports.
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Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

15 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's construction industry continues to face challenges, says Frank McQuoid, Chairman of manufacturer Steel Industries. But others say it is on the edge of a boom that will extend beyond the resource sector. David James examines both sides of the story.
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Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

30 Apr 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea manufacturer Vitis Industries has expanded into spirits, brewing and coffee production as it seeks to convert locally-grown crops into consumer products. General Manager, Sergey Mosin shares some of his plans for 2019 with Business Advantage PNG.
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Women’s Micro Bank: empowering Papua New Guinean women one bank account at a time

8 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan 5 Comments

After receiving its banking licence five years ago, Women’s Micro Bank expects to deliver its first dividend in 2020. General Manger, Gunanidhi Das, tells Business Advantage PNG, the bank now has 27,000 customers, and aims to have 30,000 next year.
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Digital solutions to transform shipping in Papua New Guinea

29 Apr 2019 by Sarah Byrne 1 Comment

Digitisation and automation of the shipping sector will have a big impact on bringing industry in Papua New Guinea into the 21st century, Swire Shipping Country Manager Alistair Skingley tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Property still prohibitively expensive in Papua New Guinea

24 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

A new report indicates that most Papua New Guineans still consider house prices to be out of reach, although some believe this is an ideal time for buying.
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Subsidy changes transforming the fish processing industry in Papua New Guinea

23 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

As part of its effort to diversify the economy, the Government has shifted to subsidising fish processing in Papua New Guinea, rather than subsidising the catching of fish. It is one of the changes occurring in the industry. Three manufacturers talk about the changes and challenges PNG's fish processing industry is facing.
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Defensive driving academy looks to save lives and improve transport efficiency in Papua New Guinea

17 Apr 2019 by Adeshola Ore 2 Comments

Road safety is at the forefront of business minds in Papua New Guinea. Poor roads mean delays in the delivery of goods, damaged vehicles and fatal accidents. But Frank Lapi, Director and Master Trainer at Diamond Defensive Driving Academy, may have found a solution that suits businesses of every size.
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Digital ID, digital money: how the mobile phone can reach the unbanked in Papua New Guinea

17 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Three quarters of Papua New Guinea’s population is excluded from the financial sector, but there are differing thoughts about how to include them. David James looks at some of the options being proposed for PNG and notes the mobile phone is the key to all of them.
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The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

15 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is on the verge of stronger growth after a number of quiet years. Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of diversified manufacturer K K Kingston, shares with Business Advantage PNG the lessons he learned from the country's last boom.
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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

Life in Papua New Guinea after Ok Tedi

Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

Making the most of Papua New Guinea-grown produce

Women’s Micro Bank: empowering Papua New Guinean women one bank account at a time

Digital solutions to transform shipping in Papua New Guinea

Property still prohibitively expensive in Papua New Guinea

Subsidy changes transforming the fish processing industry in Papua New Guinea

Defensive driving academy looks to save lives and improve transport efficiency in Papua New Guinea

Digital ID, digital money: how the mobile phone can reach the unbanked in Papua New Guinea

The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference

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