The Bank of Papua New Guinea, the country’s central bank, is undergoing notable changes. Its Chairman, David Toua, comments on what’s behind the changes, the challenges faced by the bank and the road ahead for foreign exchange.
Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea
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People moves: Bank of Papua New Guinea, PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum, Nambawan Super, OTML, Credit Corp, IFC
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Central bank welcomes a new Acting Governor, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum farewells Executive Director, Nambawan Super gets new board member, changes at Ok Tedi Mining, and Credit Corp announces staff changes.
2023: what can Papua New Guinea business expect from the year ahead?
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18 Jan 2023 by Leave a Comment
Business Advantage PNG looks to the year ahead and considers what Papua New Guinea-focused businesses can expect in the coming 12 months.
In brief: Steamships to bring Marriott brand to Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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20 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steamships to open first Marriott-branded property in Papua New Guinea, exports of mud crabs to Singapore, and temporary disruptions at Lae port. Your business news in a nutshell.
In brief: Mineral Resources Enga signs Porgera agreement and other stories
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24 Aug 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mineral Resources Enga signs ‘milestone agreement’ towards the reopening of the Porgera mine, negotiations for sale of Telikom PNG and Air Niugini to upgrade fleet. The business news you can’t miss.
In brief: Barrick executives visit Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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13 Oct 2021 by Leave a Comment
Barrick’s CEO Mark Bristow is in Papua New Guinea to advance Porgera talks, K92 Mining announces expansion, and Eastern Highlands Province in lockdown. The business news you need today.
In brief: ‘historic’ green energy agreement between PNG and Fortescue Minerals and other business stories
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18 Aug 2021 by 2 Comments
Fortescue and Papua New Guinea Government sign landmark agreement to venture into green energy productions, the Bank of PNG flags two new projects and Minister apologises over Pasca A negotiations. The business news you need today.
Lower demand sees Papua New Guinea’s agricultural exports fall
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27 Apr 2021 by 1 Comment
The latest figures from the Bank of Papua New Guinea reveal the negative impact of the global pandemic on PNG’s agricultural sector. Exports of all the country’s major agricultural commodities fell in the 12 months to September 2020, although the falls were partly offset by improved prices in some cases.
Diversify and conquer: what the future holds for Credit Corp in Papua New Guinea
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22 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
Peter Aitsi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Credit Corporation PNG, says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on operations. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is moving to a more agile digital platform and diversifying its product range.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2021?
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18 Jan 2021 by 4 Comments
With the Marape government surviving a challenge late last year and vaccines for the COVID-19 virus starting to emerge, Business Advantage PNG considers what business in Papua New Guinea can expect from the year ahead.
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