One of Papua New Guinea’s major trading partners, Australia has continued to increase its support for the country’s economic development, especially in infrastructure. Business Advantage PNG asks Jon Philp, Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG, about the intent of Australia’s aid program in PNG and its priorities.
Five questions for Jon Philp, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea
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Boardroom briefing: female-owned MSMEs hit by pandemic, raising the roof in Canberra, and retail investors take Wall Street on a wild ride
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COVID-19 hits women-owned MSMEs hard, high jinx at the PNG High commission, and retail investor rollercoaster in the US. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
People moves: NASFUND, Australian Consul-General for Lae, EMTV, NZ High Commissioner, Japan’s Ambassador leaves, Port Moresby General Hospital, Porgera Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Geopacific Resources
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NASFUND’s new Chairman, Australia appoints Consul-General in Lae, EMTV loses CEO, a new NZ High Commissioner, Japan’s Ambassador leaves, new Port Moresby General Hospital CEO, inaugural chairman of Porgera Chamber of Commerce, new board member at Geopacific Resources.
People moves: Cabinet reshuffle, new Australian High Commissioner, Oil Search
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A Cabinet reshuffle, the new Australian High Commissioner presents credentials, New Year’s Honour for Air Niugini executive
People moves: PNG Power, Credit Corporation, Australian High Commission
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Changes to PNG Power’s senior management, a new Chairman at Credit Corp and a new Australian High Commissioner to PNG
People moves: Australian High Commission, Maersk Line
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Australian High Commissioner leaves Papua New Guinea and a new Country Manager for Maersk Line.
In brief: Credit Corp profit down after completion of LNG plant, and other business stories
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Credit Corp profit down, companies begin closing offshore foreign currency accounts, and new air navigation system to be installed across Papua New Guinea. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Ban on Australian poultry products will help Papua New Guinea industry, say farmers
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Poultry producers in Papua New Guinea have welcomed a ban on raw poultry imports from Australia, saying it will strengthen PNG’s biosecurity regime.
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