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Overcoming chronic lack of skilled tradespeople in Papua New Guinea requires more government funding, say industry leaders

16 Jun 2015 by 2 Comments
An analysis of foreign workers coming to Papua New Guinea since 2000 indicates a chronic lack of skilled tradespeople, according to Lae-based business leaders. While skills training initiatives are under way, an expected surge in mining projects over the next few years highlights the urgency for more skilled workers.
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Kina Group’s Australian Stock Exchange listing a first for Papua New Guinea

15 Jun 2015 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea's Kina Group aims to list on the Australian Stock Exchange in late July—arguably the first PNG company to undertake such a move. Business Advantage PNG talks to Chief Executive Officer, Syd Yates, about what he sees as a 'great opportunity' for PNG.
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Papua New Guinea government seeks to encourage more investment by opening stock exchange to more competition

10 Jun 2015 by 1 Comment
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says a planned ‘shake up’ of the Port Moresby Stock Exchange (POMSoX) will lead to more innovation and increased domestic and international investment.
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Bright spots, but challenges remain for Papua New Guinea’s mining sector

10 Jun 2015 by Leave a Comment
Despite some positive developments for the mining sector in Papua New Guinea, the industry continues to face funding challenges for critical exploration activity, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum's Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Meet the Pacific’s new man in Beijing

10 Jun 2015 by Leave a Comment
David Morris is the Pacific’s new Trade Commissioner to Beijing. He talks to Business Advantage PNG about the changing nature of China's economy and the trade and investment opportunities for the Pacific Islands that can arise from being part of China's new ‘Maritime Silk Road’.
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Trukai investing tens of millions to produce Papua New Guinea grown rice

3 Jun 2015 by 8 Comments
Last month, Agriculture Minister, Tommy Tomscoll, told rice companies to start investing and producing rice in country. But, as the CEO of the country's dominant producer tells Business Advantage PNG, Trukai has already committed to invest tens of millions of kina in plantations.
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Holiday Inn Express expands Port Moresby’s hotel market

26 May 2015 by 1 Comment
Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby is the latest in a succession of new hotels opening – or set to open – in Papua New Guinea's capital. Business Advantage PNG asks InterContinental Hotels' Tim Pollock where this three-star property fits in PNG’s hospitality market, and discusses the challenges of running a hotel in PNG.
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