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The National Development Bank gets a new head, PNG Customs appoints a new Chief Commissioner, NICTA announces changes, senior appointments at BSP, the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby welcomes a General Manager and PNG Rugby Football League names an Acting CEO.
Setting the standard: Papua New Guinea’s new ‘ecommerce bill’ heading to Parliament
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24 Jun 2020 by Leave a Comment
The introduction of Papua New Guinea’s Electronic Transactions Act is just the start of a general online reform agenda in the country.
In brief: Coral Sea Cable wholesale internet rates to plummet and other business stories
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13 Jan 2020 by Leave a Comment
New Ireland Province signs deal with Zenith to build three solar plants, inadequate water levels in the Fly River impact Ok Tedi Mining’s operations, and Bmobile and Huawei PNG sign a deal to roll out 5G in Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby. The business news you need to kick-start your week.
Deactivation of mobile phones in Papua New Guinea imminent [analysis]
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13 Jan 2020 by 2 Comments
No phone calls and no text messages could be the future for Papua New Guineans who haven’t registered their SIM cards. Will they get a second chance?
Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits
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10 Jul 2018 by 1 Comment
As Papua New Guinea moves into an era driven by technology, both business and the role of women in business are being transformed, Mollina Kapal tells Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: O’Neill puts tax reform on the agenda, and other business stories
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6 Feb 2018 by Leave a Comment
Business’ failure to pay taxes prompts tax reform review, SABL files go missing in Lands Department, and 30 companies face licence cancellations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Total to build separate LNG pipeline, and other business stories
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11 Jul 2017 by Leave a Comment
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: Highlands Highway upgrade funding details still to be worked out, and other business stories
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24 Jan 2017 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister says funding details of Highlands Highway upgrade yet to be finalised, parliament considering outlawing roadblocks, and Telikom replaces CDMA network. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2017?
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18 Jan 2017 by 2 Comments
As Papua New Guinea business gets back to work, Business Advantage PNG looks at some of the issues coming up in 2017. It looks likely to be a year of preparing for better times.
New exchange may see internet costs in Papua New Guinea fall, says analyst
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13 Oct 2016 by 5 Comments
While a consultancy’s report has shown that internet costs in Papua New Guinea are amongst the highest in the world, prices are falling. Encouragingly, an agreement announced this week could see internet costs fall even further.
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