Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.
In brief: Tourists to return to Papua New Guinea
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14 Feb 2022 by Leave a Comment
Tourists can now come into PNG again following a major change to Papua New Guinea’s pandemic measures, NICTA clarifies potential price reductions and licence for Feni Island project is renewed. The business news you need today.
In brief: Kina Bank announces new branches in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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1 Dec 2021 by 1 Comment
Kina Bank to open new branches in Papua New Guinea, Minister for Information & Communication Technology launches new ICT plan, and Nambawan Super starts construction of Waigani office complex. The business news you need today.
What are Telstra’s plans for Digicel Pacific?
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26 Oct 2021 by 4 Comments
Australia’s largest telco has agreed to buy Digicel Pacific. Business Advantage PNG considers what we know about its plans for the company.
People moves: National Development Bank, PNG Customs, Bank South Pacific, NICTA, Hilton Hotel, PNGRFL
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4 Nov 2020 by Leave a Comment
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 1 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.
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