In brief: Sir Mekere Morauta offers 3-step solution to K2 billion PNGSDP dispute, and other business stories

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Sir Mekere Morauta calls for ‘genuine government effort’ to resolve K2 billion dispute, IFC approves credit facility and Manus business leaders want to be treated as a ‘special case’, if detention camps close. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Total SA to start construction of LNG plant in 2018 and other business stories

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Total SA Chairman says company is planning to commence construction of LNG plant in 2018, Ramu NiCo ordered to stop operating nickel mine and Harmony Gold reports ‘continuing exploration success.’ Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of oil and gas company Total SA, Patrick Pouyanné, says the company is planning to […]

China and India’s growing business links with Papua New Guinea and the Pacific

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Pacific leaders have been the recipients of largesse from India’s Prime Minister and China’s President, who met in Fiji last week. Meanwhile, a new ANZ report details the increasingly close links between China’s aid and its investment in the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste stand out in slowing Pacific economy

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Growth across the Pacific region is expected to slow slightly during 2013, with Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea and Nauru the outstanding performers, according to a mid-year review by the Asian Development Bank.