ASX- and PNGX-listed Kina Bank is leading the way in Papua New Guinea’s digital revolution. CEO Greg Pawson outlines the opportunities for business, government and consumers.
From Papua New Guinea to the world: meet Shopsmart, PNG’s first ecommerce marketplace
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31 Mar 2021 by 12 Comments
Inspired by her fellow entrepreneurs, Emstret Holdings CEO Vani Nades has launched Shopsmart PNG, an online marketplace for Papua New Guineans to ‘do business, irrespective of size’.
Pandemic push: Kina Bank’s ambitious ecommerce plans for Papua New Guinea
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18 Nov 2020 by 4 Comments
Kina Bank is introducing some ambitious enhancements to its digital services. Chief Executive Officer Greg Pawson outlines his plans to Business Advantage PNG.
Tapping the potential: Visa ramps up ecommerce in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
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28 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
Credit card giant Visa is fast-tracking its digital revolution to the Pacific due, in part, to COVID-19. According to its senior South Pacific executive, there will benefits for both businesses and consumers.
Boardroom briefing: protecting Papua New Guinea’s environment, rugby role model and the future of online shopping
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28 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
Protecting Papua New Guinea’s natural resources, kicking local leadership goals and Uniqlo still loves bricks and mortar. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
Boardroom briefing: innovative SME advice, starting up sales online and PNG business people honoured
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14 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
The reason most startups fail, how to succeed in ecommerce, and PNG business people honoured. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
Ringing in the changes: SIM registration the biggest challenge to bmobile’s ecommerce future in Papua New Guinea
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28 Sep 2020 by Leave a Comment
Anthony Pakakota, CEO of bmobile, said that the company’s future is in the space of ecommerce, but some challenges remain, including SIM registration for Papua New Guineans with no form of identification.
Bank South Pacific to launch new online payment system
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7 Sep 2020 by 1 Comment
Bank South Pacific’s new BSP Pay service is launched this month with a view to helping MSMEs reach its 1.8 million customers online.
New way to pay: NiuPay drives online payments in Papua New Guinea
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12 Aug 2020 by 7 Comments
Fintech company NiuPay is making headlines with its e-government solutions and a recent partnership with Kina Bank. Business Advantage PNG meets its Director, James Inglis, to learn more about the business.
Setting the standard: Papua New Guinea’s new ‘ecommerce bill’ heading to Parliament
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24 Jun 2020 by Leave a Comment
The introduction of Papua New Guinea’s Electronic Transactions Act is just the start of a general online reform agenda in the country.
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