Satellite-enabled phone and data services have often been considered a technology of last resort, due to relatively high costs and quality constraints. However, Dutch company O3b is pioneering the next generation of cheaper, more reliable satellite communications in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific—good news for a region where getting connected can be a major challenge.
Medium orbit satellites bring low-cost, high performance Internet to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
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25 Sep 2015 by 4 Comments
In brief: Redundancies at Petromin Papua New Guinea after oil price slump, and other business news.
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Redundancies at Petromin Holdings ahead of restructure, LNG price slump may go further, and Santos confident its share price will rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Telikom CEO predicts 100% Papua New Guinea telco coverage within 2 years
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16 Sep 2015 by 4 Comments
The CEO of Telikom PNG predicts all Papua New Guinea will be able to connect to the Internet within two years. In a wide-ranging review of PNG’s telecommunications industry, Michael Donnelly canvasses lower prices, new investment, takeovers and the impact of competition policy.
People moves: Digicel PNG Foundation, Bank of South Pacific, Cott Oil and Gas
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A new Chairman at Digicel PNG Foundation, senior BSP appointments in Solomon Islands, Cott Oil and Gas MD to step down.
One-third of Papua New Guinea businesses expect sales boost from South Pacific Games
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15 Jul 2015 by 1 Comment
Retailers, tourism operators and the hospitality industry are the main business beneficiaries of the 2015 South Pacific Games being hosted in Port Moresby, according to ANZ Economist Dan Wilson.
In brief: Credit Corp profit down after completion of LNG plant, and other business stories
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Credit Corp profit down, companies begin closing offshore foreign currency accounts, and new air navigation system to be installed across Papua New Guinea. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Corporate organisations build on success of remote Papua New Guinea health initiatives
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Travel times to medical centres in remote parts of Papua New Guinea have been cut from three weeks to as little as three hours as a result of health initiatives introduced by Digicel’s PNG Foundation. Business Advantage PNG spoke to Foundation CEO Beatrice Mahuru to find out how this has been achieved.
In brief: Papua New Guinea aims to strengthen business relationship with United Kingdom, and other business stories
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17 Jun 2015 by
O’Neill wants PNG to take advantage of global business opportunities, Australia provides additional development funds, and Air Niugini outsources Lihir airport services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: mini-budget on the way for Papua New Guinea, and other business stories
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PNG Government likely to prepare mini-budget, Pacific Assurance Group urges Bank of PNG to lift restrictions, and Lihir mine temporarily ceases operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Salini-Impregilo to develop Papua New Guinea’s biggest hydro project, and other business stories
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29 Apr 2015 by
Italian firm to construct giant Chimbo hydro dam, SOEs’ assets valued at K20 billion, and development concept for Elk-Antelope expected by mid-year. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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