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Credit Corp PNG CEO explains why the company is on the cusp of a major transformation

17 May 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

CEO Danny Robinson walks Business Advantage PNG through plans to become a niche commercial bank after the [bank] regulator recently fast-tracked the finance company’s application for a full banking licence in Papua New Guinea.
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Nasfund’s Ian Tarutia: the ‘exit interview’

27 Apr 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Before he handed over the baton to incoming CEO Rajeev Sharma last month, Nasfund's long-serving CEO Ian Tarutia, spoke to Business Advantage PNG about his time in charge of Papua New Guinea's largest private sector superannuation fund – and where PNG's economy might go from here.
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Five questions for Danny Chew, CEO of Vodafone PNG

12 Apr 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

On the cusp of the Vodafone PNG's first anniversary, Business Advantage PNG caught up with recently-appointed CEO, Danny Chew. He reflects on how the new entrant has changed the dynamics of Papua New Guinea's telco market, and shares what’s in store.
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Five questions for Jon Philp, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea

1 Mar 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

One of Papua New Guinea's major trading partners, Australia has continued to increase its support for the country's economic development, especially in infrastructure. Business Advantage PNG asks Jon Philp, Australia's High Commissioner to PNG, about the intent of Australia's aid program in PNG and its priorities.
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Exclusive: Kerenga Kua on Papua New Guinea’s planned petroleum and gas reforms

15 Feb 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

Papua New Guinea is planning to move to a production sharing regime for petroleum and gas by the middle of the decade. Business Advantage PNG caught up with Minister for Petroleum Kerenga Kua, to better understand why the reforms are happening, and what industry can expect.
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Four questions for Thomas Bellamy, COO of Steamships Logistics Division

18 Jan 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

Steamships' Logistic Division is Papua New Guinea's largest transport and logistics provider – and it's making some significant new investments. Chief Operating Officer Thomas Bellamy tells Business Advantage PNG what’s in store for 2023 – and what's driving growth.
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Five questions for Mauro Leone, Area General Manager for IHG in Papua New Guinea

10 Nov 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) PNG is represented by the Holiday Inn Suites, Holiday Inn Express and the Crowne Plaza Residences in Port Moresby. We sat down with IHG's Area General Manager Mauro Leone to see how the group is trading — and what he expects from the year to come.
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Six questions for Vele Rupa, General Manager–Corporate Affairs, Steamships

20 Oct 2022 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Vele Rupa was recently appointed as the new General Manager–Corporate Affairs at Steamships. He chats with Business Advantage PNG about his new role, the opportunities he sees in the market and what lies ahead for the company.
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From paper clips to drones: the strategy of a business superstore

11 Oct 2022 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Business superstore Theodist has specialised in the provision of office supplies and technology for over fifty years in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG sat down with the company's Chief Executive Officer, Kumar Baliah, to find out more about his strategy and vision for the future.
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Five questions for Richard Broadbridge, Managing Director of Lightspeed PNG

21 Sep 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Lightspeed PNG is a fixed wireless and satellite internet provider in Papua New Guinea. The company was launched just prior to APEC in 2018 and offers internet, managed services and solar powered solutions to a number of urban and rural customers including Loloata Island Resort, Coffee Industry Corporation and Oil Search Foundation (Santos) Managing Director, Richard Broadbridge, shares with Business Advantage PNG the secrets behind its growth.
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Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters
International branding expert Sergio Brodsky told delegates at the recent Innovation PNG 2023 conference why their organisation’s brand matters – and there’s a lot more to it than just your logo. Sergio Brodsky, Melbourne-based Executive Director, Strategy at global marketing agency Landor & Fitch, begins by explaining how strong brands stand out from the crowd […]
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]
2023 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference – the preview
With just a month to go until this year’s Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (Brisbane, 10 & 11 August), here’s an idea of what to expect. The program is mostly finalised and we’re really excited it features one of Australia’s best-known business commentators, Alan Kohler. Alan not only has a sound grasp of current business trends, but also […]

Credit Corp PNG CEO explains why the company is on the cusp of a major transformation

Nasfund’s Ian Tarutia: the ‘exit interview’

Five questions for Danny Chew, CEO of Vodafone PNG

Five questions for Jon Philp, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea

Exclusive: Kerenga Kua on Papua New Guinea’s planned petroleum and gas reforms

Four questions for Thomas Bellamy, COO of Steamships Logistics Division

Five questions for Mauro Leone, Area General Manager for IHG in Papua New Guinea

Six questions for Vele Rupa, General Manager–Corporate Affairs, Steamships

From paper clips to drones: the strategy of a business superstore

Five questions for Richard Broadbridge, Managing Director of Lightspeed PNG

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Conference catches Papua New Guinea of the cusp of a new era of investment

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