Forex turnover more than K4b in October, call for joint PNG-Australia coastguard initiative, and one kina chocolate bar on sale locally. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua LNG project to put Papua New Guinea as leading LNG exporter, and other business stories
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In Brief: Borrowing from China to upgrade roads, and other business stories
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Negotiating to upgrade roads, using aid for development, and refunds to domestic fishing companies. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: CPL Group, National Capital District, Hilton Hotels and Resorts
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A new City Manager for the NCD, a new General Manager for Hilton, and CPL MD returns
A tale of two cities: reflections on 10 years in Port Moresby and Lae
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6 Apr 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s two major cities, Port Moresby and Lae, are the heartbeat of the economy. David Conn, Chief Executive of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) and Alan McLay, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) reflect on the changes that have occurred in their respective cities over the last decade.
Port Moresby 2018 APEC Summit to deliver significant opportunities for Papua New Guinea business
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9 Sep 2015 by 13 Comments
Papua New Guinea’s APEC 2018 Coordination Authority is on track to deliver its budget for the 2018 event later this year, with interim CEO Christopher Hawkins saying it will highlight the opportunities the business sector can capitalise on.
In brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories
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18 Mar 2015 by 1 Comment
New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Prepare for a ‘tsunami’ of development projects: Independent Public Business Corporation chair
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15 Oct 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Chairman of Papua New Guinea’s Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC), Paul Nerau, has flagged a ‘tsunami’ of government-backed development projects worth billions of kina, including the relocation of Port Moresby’s port and gas-generated electricity.
The quotable 2014 Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment & Infrastructure Summit
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11 Sep 2014 by 2 Comments
The Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit was held in Port Moresby this week. Over two days, delegates heard about Port Moresby becoming ‘the Dubai of the Pacific’, tax incentives in the 2015 Budget and how to develop relationships with Chinese business. Here are some highlights.
TST Group diversifies into the expanding Port Moresby hotel industry
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27 Aug 2014 by 1 Comment
By opening a high-end hotel and corporate function centre targeting business travellers, TST Group of Companies is taking advantage of the need for more of these facilities in Port Moresby.
In brief: Port Moresby begins preparing for APEC and other stories
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A new ring road being built ahead of the 2018 APEC summit, diplomats warned and other local and international stories.
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