MiBank’s tech solution solves remote banking challenge in Papua New Guinea

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How do landowner groups in remote parts of Papua New Guinea conduct their banking without the internet and without a bank branch in sight? Microfinance business MiBank has come up with an award-winning solution.

GoFood PNG delivers for expanding middle class and youth markets, sets sights on expansion

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GoFood PNG started its food delivery service in 2016 with a single car and a website. After explosive growth during the COVID-19 emergency, it’s now preparing to expand into new markets, including Lae and Mount Hagen.

Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters

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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.

Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG

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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.

Awards shine a light on Papua New Guinea’s innovators

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A food delivery service, a banking service for remote users and a new government portal for MSMEs were the big winners at the 2023 Innovation PNG Awards, announced last week.

Editorial: Charting Papua New Guinea’s innovation journey

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Chatbots writing marketing slogans. Classrooms in the Cloud.  Digital governments. Andrew Wilkins reflects on the origins of Innovation PNG 2023, which is taking place in Port Moresby on 10 November, and explains the thinking behind it.

Innovation PNG: Four questions for Ted Garner, Chief Strategy Officer, Konica Minolta Australia

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Global copier giant Konica Minolta is also at the forefront of innovation in the digital workplace, robotics and 3D printing. We caught up with the Chief Strategy Officer of its Australian operation, Ted Garner, who will visit Papua New Guinea soon for the Innovation PNG 2023 conference.

Innovation PNG: Four questions for Craig Kirkland, Mastercard Pacific Islands

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Craig Kirkland is Director, Pacific Islands for global payments giant, Mastercard. We caught with him as he prepares to visit Papua New Guinea this coming November to address the Innovation PNG 2023 conference in Port Moresby.

Innovation PNG 2023 conference set for November in Port Moresby

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Innovation PNG 2023, an international-class event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to Papua New Guinea, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby.

Work hard, adapt, dream: advice from Papua New Guinea’s SMEs

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Despite the problems 2020 posed for many of Papua New Guinea’s SMEs, some are entering 2021 with a bang. Business Advantage PNG asked them for their advice on how to thrive in tough times.