Features
SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market
“We’re ready for the boom to happen. We’re just hoping that it will happen sooner rather than later.” Business Advantage PNG speaks with SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans about the company’s sharp focus on its bottom line and sustainability in tougher market conditions.
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.
Latest news
International lenders: Papua New Guinea economy to accelerate but reforms needed
Despite positive growth forecasts for PNG from key lenders, the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, there are warnings that energy reforms are urgently needed to improve economic prospects. We take a closer look at the numbers.
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.
Interviews
SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market
“We’re ready for the boom to happen. We’re just hoping that it will happen sooner rather than later.” Business Advantage PNG speaks with SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans about the company’s sharp focus on its bottom line and sustainability in tougher market conditions.
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
ExxonMobil PNG’s Tera Shandro on the next decade of LNG in Papua New Guinea
A decade on from the opening of PNG LNG, Papua New Guinea’s first gas project, ExxonMobil PNG’s Chairperson and Managing Director Tera Shandro reflects on the progress so far and the potential of forthcoming projects such as the K5 billion Angore project and the Wildebeest prospect.
People moves
People moves: Konebada Petroleum Park Authority, Bougainville Copper and Dentons
New board appointed for the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority, Bougainville Copper Limited sees new CEO and CFO, and a new partner at Dentons.
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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International lenders: Papua New Guinea economy to accelerate but reforms needed
8 May 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
Despite positive growth forecasts for PNG from key lenders, the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, there are warnings that energy reforms are urgently needed to improve economic prospects. We take a closer look at the numbers.
Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry
24 Apr 2024 By Business Advantage PNG 6 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.
Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry
24 Apr 2024 By Business Advantage PNG
PNG 100 CEO Survey breakfasts in Lae and Port Moresby [Photo gallery]
27 Mar 2024 By Business Advantage PNG
Features
SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market
14 May 2024 By Business Advantage PNG
“We’re ready for the boom to happen. We’re just hoping that it will happen sooner rather than later.” Business Advantage PNG speaks with SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans about the company’s sharp focus on its bottom line and sustainability in tougher market conditions.
Opinion
ExxonMobil PNG’s Tera Shandro on the next decade of LNG in Papua New Guinea
7 May 2024 By Tera Shandro
A decade on from the opening of PNG LNG, Papua New Guinea’s first gas project, ExxonMobil PNG’s Chairperson and Managing Director Tera Shandro reflects on the progress so far and the potential of forthcoming projects such as the K5 billion Angore project and the Wildebeest prospect.
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