The Papua New Guinea government has begun spruiking its sovereign bond issue with a series of meetings with investors in Singapore, Hong Kong, London and the US, led by Treasurer Charles Abel. However, while Standard and Poor’s has given the issue a ‘B’ stable rating, others say the government may have to offer a premium to attract investors.
Sovereign bond issue will ‘test’ Papua New Guinea’s market access, says Standard & Poor’s
11 Sep 2018 by Leave a Comment
LNG prices have continued to decline and cocoa also falls sharply: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets.
27 Mar 2018 by 2 Comments
LNG prices have shown continued weakness and the cocoa price has also dropped. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodities and financial markets.
People moves: Bank South Pacific, Credit Corp, Kutubu Special Purpose Authority, Oil Search, Westpac Outstanding Woman of the Year
20 Mar 2018 by
BSP appoints new General Manager for Pacific Islands, new board appointments at Credit Corp, new board members at Kutubu Special Purpose Authority, resignation at Oil Search and Westpac chooses its Outstanding Woman of the Year.
In brief: Nambawan Super profit of K406 million, and other business stories
13 Mar 2018 by Leave a Comment
Nambawan Super profit of K406 million, Bank South Pacific reports net profit of K1.99 billion, government agencies locked out of offices for allegedly non-payment of rents. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Oil prices steady but LNG prices weaker: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets.
27 Feb 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oil prices are up and copper is also strong, but LNG has weakened. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
Economic update: slow but steady resurgence in the Papua New Guinea economy
27 Feb 2018 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea is getting its house in order as it anticipates a period of stronger economic growth, driven in part by significant new investment in mineral production and infrastructure. In the first of a two-part series, Andrew Wilkins discusses its economy with business leaders and assesses where it is most likely to head.
Mastercard talks smart chip technology in Papua New Guinea
6 Dec 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mastercard is working with its banking partners to introduce smart card chip technology and contactless payments to Papua New Guinea (PNG). Craig Kirkland, Director of Pacific Islands for Mastercard talks to Business Advantage PNG about this technology and why PNG is an important market for the company.
Seven questions for Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons
22 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Solomon Islands economy has experienced steady growth over the last two years. Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons tells Business Advantage PNG that the country is looking to develop its already close links to Papua New Guinea.
In brief: Australia aims to build undersea cables to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, and other business stories
15 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
Australia undermines Chinese bid to build undersea cables, gas-fired power project approved by NEC, and Frieda River gold project to start in 2019. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Design of floating LNG plan underway, and other business stories
8 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kumul Petroleum signs MOU for design of floating LNG plant, K64 million tourism support for Milne Bay and ENB provinces, and BSP reports K185 million Q3 profit. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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