Asian Development Bank analysis showing just how vulnerable Pacific nations are to natural disasters, but what can be done to better manage the risk? Wayne Dorgan from leading Papua New Guinea insurer Pacific MMI calls on disaster co-ordinators in the region to consult more closely with the insurance industry.
Disaster planning in the Pacific: insurance industry can help
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19 Aug 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sufficient coal in Papua New Guinea to supply a 50-megawatt power station for 30 years, says Mayur Resources
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29 Jul 2015 by 14 Comments
A drilling campaign covering 1.5 km in the Gulf region has revealed there is enough high quality coal to run a 50-megawatt power station for 30 years, according to Paul Mulder, CEO of Brisbane-based unlisted miner, Mayur Resources.
LNG and tourism behind Pacific economy’s 9.9% growth, says Asian Development Bank report
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22 Jul 2015 by Leave a Comment
Pacific economies are expected to grow an average of 9.9% in 2015, as ‘positive external flows outweigh the impacts of recent disasters’, according to the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Mid-Year Review.
In brief: Papua New Guinea aims to strengthen business relationship with United Kingdom, and other business stories
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O’Neill wants PNG to take advantage of global business opportunities, Australia provides additional development funds, and Air Niugini outsources Lihir airport services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: new Bougainville Mining Act creates ‘uncertainty’ over Bougainville Copper’s rights, and other business stories
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6 May 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bougainville Copper to seek formal acknowledgment of Bougainville mining rights, Post PNG pays first dividend, and low-cost ‘squatter’ housing project in Fiji. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Salini-Impregilo to develop Papua New Guinea’s biggest hydro project, and other business stories
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Italian firm to construct giant Chimbo hydro dam, SOEs’ assets valued at K20 billion, and development concept for Elk-Antelope expected by mid-year. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Economic update: Papua New Guinea changes gear
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28 Apr 2015 by 7 Comments
Papua New Guinea’s economy is now emerging from a period of hiatus following the completion of its massive liquefied gas project. Andrew Wilkins talks exclusively to some of PNG’s top executives to find out their views on the economy.
Papua New Guinea agriculture benefitting from lower commodity prices, says Asian Development Bank economist
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8 Apr 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Asian Development Bank’s departing Papua New Guinea economist, Aaron Batten, says agriculture is the big winner with the current downturn in commodity prices, while its Country Director Marcelo Minc flags further bank investment in PNG.
Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development
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1 Apr 2015 by 3 Comments
Papua New Guineans aiming to start a small and medium enterprise (SME) have been buoyed by the revival of the previously successful Stret Pasin Stoa Scheme, which adds to the number of programs helping the country develop a small business sector.
In brief: Treasurer Pruaitch calls for tighter regulations to prevent Kina falling, and other business stories
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Companies and dealers ‘adversely affected’ foreign exchange availability in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Government considers large-scale mining, and Asian Development Bank commits K1.7 billion to PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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