Businesses in Morobe Province and Papua New Guinea will benefit immensely from the proposed Wafi-Golpu gold and copper mine, according to business leaders in Lae.
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Wafi-Golpu gold mine ‘a boon’ for Morobe Province and Papua New Guinea, say business leaders
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23 Feb 2016 by 8 Comments
In brief: Agriculture Minister says Papua New Guinea must reinvest in sector, and other business stories
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17 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
Agriculture Minister says annual investment in agriculture is just K150 million a year, call for mining sector style tax incentives for agriculture, and Leaders’ summit critically important, says O’Neill. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Oil Search reviewing costs as prices fall, but Botten says Papua New Guinea gas projects will be prioritised
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3 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
Declining oil prices have prompted a review of Oil Search’s activities, even as production hit record levels in 2015. Nevertheless, Papua New Guinea’s largest company says it is generating positive cash-flows and will be making a priority of future investment in the PNG LNG and Papua LNG gas projects.
‘Worst period may be over’ in Papua New Guinea, says bank report
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3 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
In spite of a ‘challenging’ 2015 and tough market conditions, the latest Bank South Pacific analysis suggests that the ‘worst period may be over’ in Papua New Guinea. However, it is cautious about the prospects for the government’s planned US$1 billion ‘circuit breaker’ sovereign bond issue.
In brief: Papua New Guinea government suspends vegetable import ban, and other business stories
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Ban imported vegetables suspended for three months, Mainland CEO calls for tougher bio security measures, and Oil Search confident, despite low oil prices. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2016?
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20 Jan 2016 by Leave a Comment
As Papua New Guinea business gets back to work for a new year, Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2016 may bring.
In brief: O’Neill says Papua New Guinea government has no interest in owning Panguna mine, and other business stories
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13 Jan 2016 by Leave a Comment
O’Neill not interested in buying Rio Tinto’s 53% of Bougainville Copper Limited, central bank governor warns government to restrain spending, and kina falls against most currencies in September quarter. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Relief in sight for Papua New Guinea businesses wanting foreign exchange, says BSP CEO
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9 Dec 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is some relief ahead for businesses struggling to access foreign exchange, according to the CEO of the country’s biggest bank, BSP. Robin Fleming says investment in the mining and petroleum sector and a new Sovereign Bond are the keys to boosting foreign exchange inflows.
2016 will bring pressure on Papua New Guinea government finances and currency, says Asian Development Bank
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2 Dec 2015 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea will find itself in a tight fiscal situation in 2016, according to the latest analysis by the Asian Development Bank’s economists. While more efficient public spending could yield large savings, they suggest more may need to be done to arrest the downward pressure on the currency.
Papua New Guinea business sees light at the end of the tunnel
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25 Nov 2015 by Leave a Comment
In spite of the talk about an economic slowdown in 2016, Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, is a city where plenty is still happening as 2015 comes to a close. Business Advantage International’s Andrew Wilkins reflects on recent discussions with Papua New Guinea business leaders.
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