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SME policy launch reflects growing realisation that Papua New Guinea cannot rely solely on the resources sector

The launch of the country’s first master plan to develop the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) sector reflects a growing acknowledgment by Cabinet ministers that they need to grow sectors other than mining.
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Resources sector needs legislation that will position it for the future: Chamber

Papua New Guinea’s approach to mining and resources legislation, currently under review, will be critical to positioning the country for the next upswing in prices, claims Greg Anderson, executive director of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum.
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Chinese business delegation in Papua New Guinea to examine investment opportunities

Thirty-six executives from major Chinese energy, forestry, fisheries, tourism and construction businesses are in PNG this week to look for investment and development opportunities. Pacific Trade Commissioner David Morris is leading the delegation. This week’s trip to PNG reflects ‘very strong’ Chinese interest in supporting infrastructure development and in PNG’s capacity to supply China with goods […]
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Papua New Guinea participates in a global transparency initiative for the resources industries

Papua New Guinea has participated in its first report to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which is a global effort to improve transparency in resource rich countries to help them avoid the so-called ‘resource curse’.
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Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector confronts China weakness

The Chief Executive of the Papua New Guinea Forest Industries Association, Bob Tate, claims that PNG’s forestry sector is coming under increasing pressure. He points to a drop in demand from China, lower foreign capital investment and moves by the PNG government to lift industry turnover taxes.
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