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Bank of PNG changes tack on foreign exchange, but will it follow through? [opinion]

26 Sep 2023 by Stephen Howes Leave a Comment

Three welcome recent speeches from representatives of Papua New Guinea's central bank suggest that it is starting to set out its plans for reform of the country's troubled foreign exchange system, observes Stephen Howes. He suggests what should happen next.
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Six things business needs to know about Papua New Guinea’s economy [analysis]

14 Sep 2023 by Justin Smirk 2 Comments

Westpac's Senior Economist Justin Smirk has been studying Papua New Guinea's economy for over 20 years. He recently provided the 2023 Business Advantage Investment Conference with six things businesses should understand about PNG's economy, as we wait for the next wave of resources investment to begin.
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Cybercrime in Papua New Guinea: what businesses need to know to stay safe [analysis]

5 Jul 2023 by Happymabel Ketias-Zingunzi Leave a Comment

Cybercrime is as alive in Papua New Guinea as it is in the rest of the world. Happymabel Ketias-Zingunzi, Associate Director, Advisory Services at KPMG PNG, analyses some common cybersecurity risks and provides advice to protect sensitive data.
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Opinion: Reversing rural decline in Papua New Guinea

16 Jun 2023 by Andrew Anton Mako Leave a Comment

Economist and lecturer Andrew Anton Mako, who left his own rural community at the age of 13 in search of an education, outlines what is needed to reverse the decline of many of Papua New Guinea's rural communities.
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Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea

22 May 2023 by David Toua Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea, the country's central bank, is undergoing notable changes. Its Chairman, David Toua, comments on what's behind the changes, the challenges faced by the bank and the road ahead for foreign exchange.
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Fiscal consolidation in Papua New Guinea: some promising signs, but will it be sustained?

27 Mar 2023 by Devpolicy Blog 1 Comment

Will Papua New Guinea eliminate its fiscal deficit by 2027? Devpolicy's Kingtau Mambon and Alyssa Leng analyse debt, budget deficit and 'glimmers of hope' to answer this pressing question.
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What does the 2023 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us about business confidence in Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

14 Mar 2023 by Justin Smirk Leave a Comment

The results of the 2023 PNG 100 CEO Survey, Papua New Guinea's annual business confidence survey, have been released. Westpac’s Senior Economist, Justin Smirk, draws on 12 years of survey results to highlight the changes in business conditions and the issues faced by business.
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Opinion: How exposed is Papua New Guinea’s economy to a tiny cluster of companies?

14 Feb 2023 by Paul Barker 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea relies heavily on a limited number of taxpayers. Paul Barker, Executive Director of industry-funded think tank, the Institute of National Affairs, considers the implications for government expenditure and PNG's foreign exchange situation.
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Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]
Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]

Bank of PNG changes tack on foreign exchange, but will it follow through? [opinion]

Six things business needs to know about Papua New Guinea’s economy [analysis]

Cybercrime in Papua New Guinea: what businesses need to know to stay safe [analysis]

Opinion: Reversing rural decline in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea

Fiscal consolidation in Papua New Guinea: some promising signs, but will it be sustained?

What does the 2023 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us about business confidence in Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

Opinion: How exposed is Papua New Guinea’s economy to a tiny cluster of companies?

Analysis: Is Papua New Guinea’s economic bust over?

Papua New Guinea’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: the clock is ticking [analysis]

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