Papua New Guineans aiming to start a small and medium enterprise (SME) have been buoyed by the revival of the previously successful Stret Pasin Stoa Scheme, which adds to the number of programs helping the country develop a small business sector.
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The Port Moresby Stock Exchange will lose a major member next week, with the de-listing of New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL). Meanwhile, another listed stock, Indochine Mining, has gone into voluntary administration.
Papua New Guinea’s potential as a market for ice cream will be put to the test when Laga Industries completes a significant expansion of its Gala manufacturing facilities in Lae later this year.
A recent online survey to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable brands suggests that traditional marketing techniques still hold sway in PNG. But for how much longer?
Major changes to PNG company law have important ramifications for company directors, company secretaries, and those involved winding up a company. Richard Kriedemann and Sarah Kuman report on the impact of the new laws.
New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Papua New Guinea’s central bank has moved to stop offshore foreign banks, which don’t operate in PNG, from foreign exchange trading in the Kina.
Information and telecommunications technology can be a driver of new jobs and business efficiency in Papua New Guinea. Technology specialist Priscilla Kevin tells Business Advantage PNG of her own venture into the ICT business and suggests how others might follow.
Australians and Pacific Islanders living in Australia will be able to watch the 2015 Pacific Games in the comfort of their own home, after the Games Organising Committee awarded the Australian broadcast rights to the National Indigenous Television (NITV).
Papua New Guinea’s largest retailer, the CPL Group, does not plan on allowing a slowdown in the marketplace get in the way of its strategy for growth, Chairman Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG.