Central bank governor says economic stability dependent on kina pegging, Panguna landowners support re-opening of gold and copper mine, and 2015 Budget may be a deficit budget with ‘no significant strategic changes’. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Central bank governor defends pegging of kina, and other business stories
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High interest rates a hurdle for investors, says Nambawan Super, and other business stories
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Call for government to lower interest rates, inflation rises and Air Niugini reduces fuel surcharge. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Oil Search chief argues for co-operation in developing ‘huge’ gas potential
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11 Sep 2014 by Leave a Comment
There is enough gas capacity in PNG for at least three more LNG trains over the next five-to-seven years, according to Oil Search CEO, Peter Botten, who’s called for gas developers to co-operate and share facilities.
In brief: O’Neill declares PNG moving towards a new regime of ‘managed economic growth’ and other business stories.
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A new approach to managing PNG’s economy, Manus Island detention centre to be ‘wound down’, and PNG cricketers turning professional. Your weekly digest of the latest regional business news.
In brief: K2 billion boost for roads and bridges, and other business stories
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Japan funding K2 billion for roads and bridges, the National Executive Council prevents PNG Power from defaulting on overdraft and PanAust buys 80% share of Frieda River project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Elk and Antelope ‘just the start,’ says InterOil
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20 Aug 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cashed up after the completion of several recent deals, oil and gas company InterOil Corporation has widened its exploration focus to include up to 40 promising new targets.
In brief: National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, and other business stories
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30 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, National Airports Corporation releases commercial tenders at POM, and Cue Energy puts PNG assets on market. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Calls for urgent action and investment incentives to boost non-mining sectors
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30 Jul 2014 by 1 Comment
Two respected trade and industry leaders have urged the government to boost investment in agriculture and non-mining sectors, warning a failure to act soon could induce ‘the dreaded Dutch Disease’.
In brief: Government to deliver military infrastructure upgrades, and other business stories
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16 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
The PNG Government plans to rebuild the country’s military barracks by 2017, InterOil halts drilling at Wahoo-1, and Bank of South Pacific plans share buyback. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Japanese PM’s visit sends a signal on Pacific’s importance
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16 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
Business ties between Papua New Guinea and Japan have strengthened following last week’s visit to the country by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Business Advantage PNG discusses the significance of the visit with the Lowy Institute’s Jenny Haywood-Jones.
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