Abel on economic integration, renewable energy transition by 2050 and a K2m commitment to revive Goilala coffee. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Government seeks more revenue from fishing, and other business stories
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24 Jul 2018 by Leave a Comment
Government to seek more revenue from fishing, three provinces to be granted autonomous status and the Government claims the right to acquire land for the Highlands Highway construction work. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Foreign exchange reserves to be about US$2 billion by year’s end, and other business stories
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Rise in foreign exchange reserves expected, K1.3 billion required annually for road maintenance work, and Ramu nickel project to have 35 year life. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Details of US$500m Credit Suisse loan to Papua New Guinea revealed, and other business stories
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12 Dec 2017 by Leave a Comment
Treasury Minister outlines details of US$500 million loan deal, World Bank commends 2018 Budget, crucial meeting over the future of BCL’s exploration licence. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Kagamuga Airport upgrade to allow jet landings, and other business stories
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25 Oct 2017 by Leave a Comment
Airport upgrade to see night flights and early landings at Western Highlands airport, call to properly fund the fight against coffee berry borer, and Tkatchenko moves on illegally approved land sales. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Total to build separate LNG pipeline, and other business stories
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Competition concerns prompt Total to build separate LNG pipeline, NICTA chief admits PNG has no cyber attack defence mechanisms, and BCL to step up community engagement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Bank South Pacific expands into Cambodia, and other business stories
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30 May 2017 by Leave a Comment
BSP enters a joint venture deal in Cambodia, management restructure planned for PNG Power, and government shelves GST rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
PM O’Neill calls for greater intervention to strengthen Papua New Guinea industry
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17 May 2017 by 1 Comment
The Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has outlined a plan of greater government involvement in Papua New Guinea’s industrial development. In a speech to the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Port Moresby O’Neill described the need both to broaden the industry base and to move some industries up the value chain.
In brief: Chinese companies win bid to build Ramu 2 power project, and other business stories
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5 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
Two Chinese companies to build Ramu 2 power project, 95 per cent of logs sent to China, and Lae business leaders welcome ADB loan for key roads. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Newcrest sells Hidden Valley stake to Harmony and other business news
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21 Sep 2016 by 1 Comment
Newcrest Mining sells its Hidden Valley stake to Harmony Gold, group marketing of coffee exports to South Korea and an agreement to ban harmful fisheries subsidies. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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