A fifteen-year plan to develop the Ihu Special Economic Zone is expected to be approved this month. Driving its development will be the infrastructure requirements for Papua New Guinea’s second liquefied natural gas project—Papua LNG.
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The Papua New Guinean economy is set to surge in 2019 and stabilize in subsequent years, according to a report by the World Bank. David James takes a closer look.
GoFood PNG is at the forefront of online food delivery services in Papua New Guinea. Kevin McQuillan speaks with co-founders Samson Korawali and Eugene Anang.
Young and dynamic advisors are stepping up to provide support to Papua New Guinea’s 50,000 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Lisa Smyth reports on a service industry that looks set to boom along with the number of SMEs in the country.
Oil prices have been strong, but LNG prices have weakened sharply. Oil palm and coffee prices have fallen, but cocoa prices are steady. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
The global handicraft market is worth $US38 billion and ‘profit-for-purpose’ enterprise REAL Impact is making sure Papua New Guinean artisans are getting their fair share. Lisa Smyth reports.
One of Papua New Guinea’s oldest and largest companies is focusing on expanding its hotel and property interests, according to Managing Director, Michael Scantlebury. He tells Business Advantage PNG an uplift in PNG’s economic outlook is providing fresh investment impetus.
Massive growth in participation has forced the Papau New Guinea Government to come up with new strategies for the finance sector and financial inclusion. Business Advantage PNG’s David James reviews the strategies and finds a greatly enhanced role for the central bank.
Collaboration between Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum and Energy Sector will be the theme of the third CWC Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Summit. The event will feature updates and discussions on expansion opportunities in the country’s energy sector.
After years of low growth, the Pacific’s largest economy is looking to benefit from new resources and infrastructure investment—plus a dividend from hosting APEC 2018. Business Advantage PNG’s Andrew Wilkins talks with Papua New Guinea’s business leaders about the year ahead.