First LNG cargo loaded this week, O’Neill announces inquiry into asset sales by PNGSDP, and more room for mobile phone operators, says NICTA. Your weekly digest of the week’s top business stories.
Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG)
PNG’s new Petroleum Minister, officials in Abu Dhabi to negotiate Oil Search bond buyback, and the cost of Manus Detention Centre detailed. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Competition concerns over Elk-Antelope share holdings, ABG keen to re-open Panguna and Treasurer orders bank charges review. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to sell its 50% in Air Niugini, PNG Power calls for overseas power investors and tuna industry threatened. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.
InterOil to begin eight new wells in Gulf Province, Lae business chamber calls for more fire services, and Bougainville prepares for referendum. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.
The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.
PNG Power price increase postponed, InterOil timeline to be set and Rabaul needs visas on arrival. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.
Future of government shareholding in Oil Search revealed next month, former planning minister guilty of corruption, BHP sees long-term future in gas and other local and regional stories.
Four new mines to come on stream within 10 years, Corruption Commission next year and other local and regional stories.
Bougainville and its people are the stars of the film Mr Pip, which is set against the island’s troubled past.