Foreign direct investment in Papua New Guinea is starting to return this year after a ‘huge slump’ over the previous two years, according to Clarence Hoot, Managing Director of the country’s Investment Promotion Authority.
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Thinking big: looking to the future of Papua New Guinea’s large-scale investments
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7 Sep 2022 by Leave a Comment
The growth of Papua New Guinea’s non-resources economy is giving major developers the confidence to invest in projects outside of Port Moresby, an expert panel told the recent Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference.
Papua New Guinea has ‘enormous potential’ to increase exports, Eslake tells conference
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24 Aug 2022 by Leave a Comment
Delegates to last week’s 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference received an overview of the plans of the new Marape government, as well as detailed economic updates and a range of briefings on opportunities across the country’s key economic sectors.
Papua New Guinea Investment Conference to bring investors back face-to-face
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3 Aug 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference is taking place in Brisbane on 15 and 16 August, bringing business people and financiers together face-to-face for the first time since 2019. We preview the event.
In brief: Barrick’s boss visits Papua New Guinea to talk about Porgera and other business stories
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28 Jul 2022 by Leave a Comment
Barrick says ‘all we need is for a shareholders agreement’ to restart Porgera, Air Niugini outperforms Australian airlines, and Harmony Gold indicates Wafi-Golpu’s negotiations continue to progress. The business news you need.
In brief: new billion kina electricity project in Papua New Guinea and other business news
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20 Jun 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Asian Development Bank and partners join forces for multimillion electricity project in Papua New Guinea, the Mineral Resource Authority stops field operations temporarily and new plan to help the copra industry against pest. The business news your need today.
Papua New Guinea’s other gas project: Arran Energy’s Stanley
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15 Jun 2022 by 3 Comments
While the Papua LNG and P’nyang projects are the main game in Papua New Guinea’s gas sector, Arran Energy’s smaller Stanley gas project in Western Province looks set to beat both into production. Business Advantage PNG talks to Executive Chairman Michael McGowan to find out more.
Papua New Guinea and Pacific business looks to turn the corner, post-COVID-19
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18 May 2022 by Leave a Comment
Two new reports indicate business in Papua New Guinea and Pacific is proving resilient as the region looks to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic. A new economic report from ANZ paints a bullish picture of the future, while Pacific SMEs are predicting increased revenues.
Latest Central Bank figures indicate Papua New Guinea’s economy is rebounding
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11 May 2022 by Leave a Comment
Recently released data from Papua New Guinea’s central bank indicates the country’s economy bounced back significantly in the September 2021 quarter on the back of a massive increase in export receipts due to higher commodity prices. While private sector employment and sales also rose, the bank warns inflation is also on the march.
Economic update: cautious optimism in Papua New Guinea as major projects take shape
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19 Apr 2022 by Leave a Comment
With major new resources projects still in play, and new players entering the market, this election year will be one to watch in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG talks to the country’s business leaders about the year ahead.
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