In brief: CPL recovering from fire at headquarters and warehouse, and other business stories

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‘Too early’ to identify cause of fire at country’s largest retailer’s headquarters and warehouse, assessment of submarine cable underway, and Competition Commission says InterOil takeover may affect market for pipelines. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

The secret to resilience in tough times according to CPL, Papua New Guinea’s largest retailer

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Many business have reported the current business climate in PNG as ‘quiet’, with some saying income is down about 20 per cent. How has CPL fared? Business Advantage PNG talks to CEO, Ravi Singh.

Entrepreneur: Coconut product manufacturer, Ernestine Maxtone-Graham

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Domestic and global demand for coconut products will see Papua New Guinea producer relocate, expand and create new lines. The Director of MaxtoneHaus, Ernestine Maxtone-Graham, talks to Business Advantage PNG.