In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Central Bank increases Kina Facility Rate and other business stories

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The Bank of Papua New Guinea has increased the Kina Facility Rate, Prime Minister Marape welcomes Telstra, and Phase II of the Central Banking Act gets green lighted. The business news you need today.

In brief: PNGEITI head says Porgera needs to reopen soon and other business stories

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Calls for the reopening of Porgera gold mine and compensation, BSP Financial Group Ltd files a Supreme Court reference on new income tax, and Lae City to get a new market. The business news you need.

In brief: new billion kina electricity project in Papua New Guinea and other business news

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The Asian Development Bank and partners join forces for multimillion electricity project in Papua New Guinea, the Mineral Resource Authority stops field operations temporarily and new plan to help the copra industry against pest. The business news your need today.

People moves: BSP Financial Group

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BSP Financial Group announces end of contract for top executive.

In brief: new National Elections dates and other business stories

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BSP Financial Group announces Q1 results, Qantas Airways resumes flights to Papua New Guinea and Lole Mining gets mining lease for ambitious project in Central Province. The business news you need today.

People moves: Telstra, BSP Financial Group

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Telstra announces new CEO and BSP Financial Group Limited gets new Director.

What are Papua New Guinea’s best-performing listed companies?

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With the reporting season for the 2021 financial year in Papua New Guinea over, which of Papua New Guinea’s listed companies performed the best last year? Analysis from stockbroker JMP Securities tells us, and also gives us a unique view on how the market has performed over the past year.

In brief: ICCC approves Telstra’s acquisition of Digicel and other business stories

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Green light for Telstra’s acquisition in Papua New Guinea, Newcrest posts disappointing six month results and flights to Lihir Island resume. The business news your need this week.

In brief: Tourists to return to Papua New Guinea

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Tourists can now come into PNG again following a major change to Papua New Guinea’s pandemic measures, NICTA clarifies potential price reductions and licence for Feni Island project is renewed. The business news you need today.

In brief: Kina Bank announces new branches in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Kina Bank to open new branches in Papua New Guinea, Minister for Information & Communication Technology launches new ICT plan, and Nambawan Super starts construction of Waigani office complex. The business news you need today.