Features
Papua New Guinea’s ports anticipate lift in freight volumes
After a challenging 2023, Papua New Guinea’s port and road transport operators are preparing for a significant recovery in demand this year.
A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi
The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab Tomodachi – capable of welcoming international flights. Business Advantage PNG visits the new facility.
Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future
Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, where about 75 per cent of the population remain unbanked. Business Advantage PNG talks to the key players find out what’s coming.
Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins
As part of extensive in-country research for the newly-released 2024 edition of the Business Advantage PNG annual magazine, our editorial team spoke exclusively to dozens of Papua New Guinea business leaders to understand how they are preparing for imminent growth – and what challenges they face. Here’s what they told us.
Air Niugini CEOs reveal how Papua New Guinea’s national airline responded to the COVID-19 crisis
Air Niugini CEOs past and present reflect on the trials and tribulations of Papua New Guinea’s national airline, during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has prevailed since. Peter Wilmoth reports.
Latest news
Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry
PNG CORE has come out with serious objections to the government’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill. We take a closer look at the legislation and what it could mean for the country’s second most valuable export.
PNG 100 CEO Survey breakfasts in Lae and Port Moresby [Photo gallery]
The results of the 2024 PNG 100 CEO Survey were presented to members of the Port Moresby and Lae chambers of commerce at separate business breakfasts last week. Here we feature some photos from both events.
Interviews
Grand Papua Hotel embarks on two-year transformation as resource boom beckons
Port Moresby’s Grand Papua Hotel is getting a complete makeover that promises new restaurant and bar concepts and updated, high-tech rooms. Business Advantage PNG speaks to Peter Laigaard Jensen, CEO of Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels, to find out what guests can expect from the revamped landmark.
Economy/investment
CEO Survey suggests Papua New Guinea business is less bullish, but still planning to invest
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. What have PNG’s leading companies told us about their profit, investment and recruitment expectations – and the major impediments they face?
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis
Mobile internet prices falling in Papua New Guinea [analysis]
After years of high prices for mobile data in Papua New Guinea, consumers are now able to access lower prices that represent better value. Amanda H A Watson and Moses Sakai present their latest analysis of data prices.
People moves
People moves: KPMG PNG, CTSL, NARI, FinCorp, Mayur Resources
New Partner at KPMG PNG, CTSL announces new Chair and board, the National Agricultural Research Institute has a new Director-General, new directors at FinCorp, and Mayur Resources’ cement project gets its own CEO.
LIfestyle
Marriott puts out the welcome mat in Port Moresby
Mary Tao peeks inside the new Marriott Executive Apartments at Harbourside South, Port Moresby.
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Latest News
Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry
24 Apr 2024 By Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments
PNG CORE has come out with serious objections to the government’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill. We take a closer look at the legislation and what it could mean for the country’s second most valuable export.
PNG 100 CEO Survey breakfasts in Lae and Port Moresby [Photo gallery]
27 Mar 2024 By Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment
The results of the 2024 PNG 100 CEO Survey were presented to members of the Port Moresby and Lae chambers of commerce at separate business breakfasts last week. Here we feature some photos from both events.
Features
Papua New Guinea’s ports anticipate lift in freight volumes
2 May 2024 By Tony Jordan
After a challenging 2023, Papua New Guinea’s port and road transport operators are preparing for a significant recovery in demand this year.
Opinion
Mobile internet prices falling in Papua New Guinea [analysis]
4 Apr 2024 By Amanda Watson
After years of high prices for mobile data in Papua New Guinea, consumers are now able to access lower prices that represent better value. Amanda H A Watson and Moses Sakai present their latest analysis of data prices.
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