People moves: Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Geopacific Resources

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6 Dec 2016 by Business Advantage PNG

Competition Commissioner reappointed, Geopacific Resources appoints CFO

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: Geopacific Resources, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission

Rice policy may end our rice production in Papua New Guinea, says Trukai CEO

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7 Sep 2016 by Kevin McQuillan 3 Comments

The effect of the government’s proposed rice policy will basically ‘shut us down’, says Greg Worthington-Eyre, CEO of the country’s main rice importer and producer, Trukai Industries. His warning follows a prediction of price rises by the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, and a warning by the Australian government the policy could breach WTO rules.

Filed Under: Agribusiness, Industry sectors, Latest news, News Tagged With: Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, MTSL, Mulia Group, Naima Agro-Industry, rice, Trukai Industries

In brief: InterOil sale may raise competition issues and other business stories

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27 Jul 2016 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Competition Commission concerned about possible monopoly in gas sector, O’Neill to issue statement on government shareholding in BCL and ANZ Bank CEO says there may be a need for a Supplementary Budget. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, ANZ, Australian National University, Bougainville Copper Ltd, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Newcrest Mining, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, South Pacific Resources, Westpac

In brief: Ok Tedi mine may resume operations in March, and other business stories

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20 Jan 2016 by Business Advantage PNG

The Ok Tedi mine expected to start again in March, the US formally withdraws from fishing treaty, and unions call on government to honour superannuation commitments. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Australian National University, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Nambawan Super, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), taxation, tuna

In brief: Woodside Petroleum talks with National Petroleum Co after Oil Search takeover rejected, and other business stories

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30 Sep 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Woodside talks to National Petroleum Company, ratings agency expects oil prices to fall further, and illegal logging continues, says Oro Governor, Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: Latest news, News Tagged With: copper, Crater Gold Mining, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Kina Group, Kumul Petroleum, NBC, Newcrest Mining, Oil Search Ltd, Pacific Business Investment Facility, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG LNG, PNG Power Ltd, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), tuna, Woodside Petroleum

People moves: Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Independent Public Business Corporation

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12 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A new CEO at the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, and a new General Manager—Projects, at the IPBC.

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Kumul Consolidated Holdings

In brief: Treasurer Pruaitch calls for tighter regulations to prevent Kina falling, and other business stories

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1 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Companies and dealers ‘adversely affected’ foreign exchange availability in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Government considers large-scale mining, and Asian Development Bank commits K1.7 billion to PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Bank of Papua New Guinea, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Department of Mineral Policy, ExxonMobil PNG, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Kina Petroleum, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), PanAust, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG Power Ltd, Santos, Secretariat of the Pacific Community

In brief: promise to complete key highway within 30 months and other business stories

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12 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

PM promises to upgrade Gulf-Southern Highlands Highway, a ban on foreigners buying land, and a possible chocolate factory for East Sepik. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Barrick Gold, BSP Financial Group, Business Coalition for Women, Gulf Province, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, K92 Holdings International Ltd, Marengo Mining, Nambawan Super, Oil Search Ltd, Origin Energy, Petromin Holdings, Santos, Standard & Poor’s (S&P)

In brief: Government prepares to relocate Moresby port to Motukea Island, and other business stories

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9 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The national government prepares to buy Motukea Port from Curtain Bros, exports of LNG could double in five years and fuel prices fall. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Curtain Bros, Digicel, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Nautilus Minerals, Newcrest Mining, Ramu Agri Industries, Woodlark Mining

In brief: O’Neill seeking review of Ombudsman’s order to freeze Oil Search loan deal, and other business stories

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4 Jun 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

O’Neill seeks judicial review of Ombudsman’s direction to freeze loan for Oil Search shares, Treasurer predicts annual K10 billion boost from LNG, and food labelling must now be in English. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Cott Oil and Gas, Crater Gold Mining, Department of Mineral Policy, Horizon Oil, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Nautilus Minerals, New Guinea Energy, Oil Search Ltd, Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Work begins on Kumul Petroleum’s world-class fabrication facility in Papua New Guinea

Kumul Petroleum’s plan to manufacture large-scale infrastructure components for major resources projects in Papua New Guinea has … [Read More...]

Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices

To cater for growing global demand for organically-grown vanilla, Madang-based exporter Kamapin is expanding its support for Papua … [Read More...]

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook shows inflation slowing, and other business stories

Papua New Guinea's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook shows inflation slowing, Airbus wins race to replace Air Niugini fleet, … [Read More...]

Conference catches Papua New Guinea of the cusp of a new era of investment

Investment and partnership opportunities were a focus at this year's 2023 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment … [Read More...]

CEO Survey suggests PNG business is less bullish, but still planning to invest
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among PNG’s business leaders. Analysis of the survey data by Westpac has led to the creation of PNG’s first business […]
Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters
International branding expert Sergio Brodsky told delegates at the recent Innovation PNG 2023 conference why their organisation’s brand matters – and there’s a lot more to it than just your logo. The post Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]