The three-day 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference starts live-streaming at 9am on Tuesday 7 September. Andrew Wilkins, Publishing Director and conference host, Business Advantage International, outlines the reasons why this is the year to attend.
People moves: Kumul Petroleum Holdings, Oil Search, International Finance Corporation
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25 Aug 2021 by Leave a Comment
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) welcomes new directors to its board, departure from Oil Search board, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) gets a new Regional Director.
Mineral sands and sago: Mayur Resources grows portfolio in Papua New Guinea
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3 Mar 2021 by 6 Comments
Mayur Resources’ mineral sands project at Orokolo Bay, Gulf Province, is close to commencing according to Managing Director Paul Mulder. He highlights the opportunities to Business Advantage PNG.
Solar for everyone: a glimpse into Papua New Guinea’s solar market today
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1 Sep 2020 by 1 Comment
What progress has solar energy made in Papua New Guinea and what is its potential, particularly for business? Christian Lohberger, President and founder of the Solar Energy Association of PNG and co-founder of Astra Solar Ltd, shares his views with Business Advantage PNG.
People moves: Credit Corporation PNG, Ela Motors, PNG Air, Employers Federation, IFC
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20 May 2020 by Leave a Comment
Credit Corporation announces a Chief Operating Officer, Ela Motors welcomes its CEO, the Employers Federation of Papua New Guinea announces a new head, PNG Air appoints an Acting CEO and Solomon Islands gets a new IFC Country Officer.
Road infrastructure in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile
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28 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
A detailed overview of road infrastructure in Papua New Guinea including the National Road Network and the National Road Network Strategy.
Greenlight Planet aiming to help Papua New Guineans ‘climb the energy ladder’
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21 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
After successfully launching solar-powered devices in Asia and Africa, Greenlight Planet expanded into Papua New Guinea in 2016 and has been instrumental in the solar sector’s phenomenal growth across the country. Lisa Smyth discovers what’s next for the for-profit social enterprise.
Tourism in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile
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15 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
A profile of the tourism industry in Papua New Guinea, including recent report, tourism organisation and incentives for potential investors.
IFC’s ambitious plan to improve agribusiness in the Markham and Ramu valleys
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23 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
The International Finance Corporation is undertaking a scoping study of the Markham and Ramu valleys to assess agricultural opportunities in Papua New Guinea. The results will help to develop a win-win business model for agri-investors and customary landowners.
In brief: Papua New Guinea may face its largest budget deficit to date and other business stories
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23 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Treasury finds the national budget in a ‘much more fragile situation’, K12 billion in unbanked money circulating, and poor regulations may be affecting SMEs. Your weekly digest of business news.
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