Papua New Guinea reported 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and with more cases to be confirmed, the National Pandemic Controller has issued 12 new measures that come into effect today.
Pivot and pain: How Papua New Guinea manufacturer KK Kingston adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic
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29 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on Lae-based manufacturer, KK Kingston. Chief Executive Michael Kingston reflects on how the company has handled a ‘black swan’ event that was impossible to anticipate.
In brief: leading PNG companies announce 2020 financial results and other business stories
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17 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Credit Corporation, NGIP Agmark and Kina Asset Management release their 2020 financial year results. The latest business news in brief.
Papua New Guinea is getting COVID-19 vaccine ready
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10 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea has emphasized the need for COVID-19 vaccines in the country – and the first shipment of AstraZeneca (Oxford) vaccines is expected as early as this month.
In brief: Ok Tedi Mining suspends flights to Australia and other business stories
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10 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ok Tedi Mining suspends flight to Australia after three miners tested positive to COVID-19, Papua New Guinea continues to battle surge in COVID cases and National Fisheries Authority signs agreement for Daru fishery.
Papua New Guinea facing a ’triple crisis’, says World Bank economist
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3 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has been dealing with a ’triple crisis’, according to Ilyas Sarsenov, Country Economist for the World Bank in PNG. Speaking at a Business Advantage PNG online briefing, he said that the economy has fallen well below previous growth forecasts.
In brief: COVID-19 surge in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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24 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea, Oil Search posts major loss and NEC endorses the National Energy Authority Bill 2020. The midweek business news, curated for you by Business Advantage PNG.
Still a long way to go: business and economic recovery after COVID
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22 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea is experiencing similar stresses to other economies in the Pacific region due to the impact of COVID-19. Two reports, by the Asian Development Bank and Pacific Trade Invest, highlight both the impacts and a way to recovery.
Air Niugini looks to gradually expand international services
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17 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
With its domestic services in Papua New Guinea close to pre-COVID levels, national carrier Air Niugini is now looking to increase its international services, as it continues to provide an international economic lifeline for the country.
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.
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