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Papua New Guinea investment company plans to turn sea water into fresh water, and expand fruit and vegetable markets

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A Papua New Guinea investment company is hoping to build two solar energy projects which will turn sea water into fresh water as well as extend the life of local fresh fruit and vegetables. PBF Agro Business General Manager Jerry Kootz Simon explains to Business Advantage PNG.

In brief: Bank of Papua New Guinea to provide US$100m to ease forex pressure and other business stories

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Central bank to ease forex pressures with US$100m, new Lands Minister promises to clean up corruption in his department, and the cost of childhood malnutrition estimated at K1.6 billion annually. Your weekly digest of the latest business news

Oil prices weaker but copper up sharply: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

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Oil prices have weakened, but copper has had an upwards run. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.

Papua New Guinea ‘low risk’ for foreign investors says head of Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Papua New Guinea is a ‘low risk’ country for foreign investors, according to John Leahy, President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But he tells Business Advantage PNG that it is important to prepare thoroughly in order to be a successful investor.

Papua New Guinea government needs a revenue strategy says Treasury Secretary

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The Papua New Guinea Government needs to look at raising more revenue, as well as keeping its expenditure under control, according to Dairi Vele, Secretary of the Department of Treasury.

Aviation and maritime industries in Papua New Guinea to address new emissions rules

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Ocean freight and air freight services, both in and out of Papua New Guinea, will be required to ensure they are compliant with future emissions reductions requirements. Rensie Panda, Lead Climate Change Negotiator at the Climate Change & Development Authority, tells Business Advantage PNG what to expect.

Oil prices recover and coffee and cocoa up: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

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Oil prices have recovered and coffee and cocoa are both strong. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.

Domestic credit in Papua New Guinea sound, say finance executives

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Businesses in Papua New Guinea may be finding it hard to get foreign exchange, but credit quality within the domestic economy remains relatively healthy. Finance executives and analysts tell Business Advantage PNG that there has been only a slight deterioration of kina-denominated credit, despite the weak economy.

In brief: Total to build separate LNG pipeline, and other business stories

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Competition concerns prompt Total to build separate LNG pipeline, NICTA chief admits PNG has no cyber attack defence mechanisms, and BCL to step up community engagement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Agriculture prices fall sharply: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

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It has been a patchy month for energy prices and precious metals, while agricultural prices have been sharply weaker. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodities and financial markets.