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‘Big leap forward’ in Papua New Guinea mobile broadband usage, reports telco analyst

31 Jul 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Improvements in Papua New Guinea’s mobile infrastructure has seen rapid recent growth in subscribers to mobile broadband, according to telecommunications researchers BuddeComm. But low incomes, terrain, and lack of electricity are hindering greater access more quickly.
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Recovery from devastating fire well underway, says CPL’s CEO

31 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The recovery by CPL Group from a devastating fire has been one of the more remarkable come backs in Papua New Guinean business. But Chief Executive Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG that there is still a long way to go.
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Papua New Guinea’s gas will be in strong demand says resource analyst

31 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Demand from the Asian region for natural gas will ensure that Papua New Guinea’s LNG industry remains robust in the medium term, David Lennox, xxz tells Business Advantage PNG. He says growing tensions about trade barriers may be beneficial for the country.
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Papua New Guinea mining rates ahead of several Australian states for attractiveness

24 Jul 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Research by the Fraser Institute shows that Papua New Guinea rates ahead of several Australian states for attractiveness for mining investment. Gavin Wendt, Founding Director of resource analyst Minelife, says statements from Kumul Mineral Holdings' Chairman Peter Graham that it will invest in upcoming projects are also a positive for foreign investors.
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Copper has weakened but oil and gas prices were strong: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

24 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Copper has weakened, but oil and gas prices are showing strength. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodities and financial markets.
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Lae port expansion to be completed late 2019, says PNG Ports MD

24 Jul 2018 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

A second major port in Papua New Guinea is expected to be completed in late 2019, says PNG Ports Corporation Managing Director, Stanley Alphonse. He tells Business Advantage PNG the K350 million project will include the greater Lae Tidal Basin Project and the Huon Industrial Park development in Lae.
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Big business upgrading computer systems during slow economic times

23 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Many businesses in Papua New Guinea are using the slow economic conditions to upgrade their computer systems, according to Steve Hillyard, General Manager in PNG for Pronto Software. He tells Business Advantage PNG that there is a reluctance to use cloud computing, however, due to network infrastructure reliability.
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Clever thinking required to solve Papua New Guinea energy issues, say experts

17 Jul 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea has some ambitious plans to expand its population's access to electricity. However, boosting electricity supply across the country requires ‘some very clever thinking,’ say energy analysts.
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Sharp rise in use of mobile financial services in Papua New Guinea

17 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Loi Bakani, has told an APEC conference on improving financial literacy that the use of mobile phones for financial services is increasing sharply. But he said there is a need to strengthen consumer digital financial literacy and awareness in the country.
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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

‘Big leap forward’ in Papua New Guinea mobile broadband usage, reports telco analyst

Recovery from devastating fire well underway, says CPL’s CEO

Papua New Guinea’s gas will be in strong demand says resource analyst

Papua New Guinea mining rates ahead of several Australian states for attractiveness

Copper has weakened but oil and gas prices were strong: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

Lae port expansion to be completed late 2019, says PNG Ports MD

Big business upgrading computer systems during slow economic times

Clever thinking required to solve Papua New Guinea energy issues, say experts

Sharp rise in use of mobile financial services in Papua New Guinea

Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits

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