In brief: O’Neill puts tax reform on the agenda, and other business stories

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6 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG 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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Department of Works, FijiCare Insurance, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA)

In brief: Total to build separate LNG pipeline, and other business stories

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11 Jul 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Bougainville Copper Ltd, Digicel, Mainland Holdings, National Development Bank, National Fisheries Authority, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, RTG, Total SA

In brief: Highlands Highway upgrade funding details still to be worked out, and other business stories

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24 Jan 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 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.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Kina Bank, Lae Biscuit Company, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Post PNG, Telikom PNG

What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2017?

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18 Jan 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 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.

Filed Under: Features, News Tagged With: APEC, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Daewoo, Digital, ExxonMobil PNG, Harmony Gold, Hilton, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Newcrest Mining, Oil Search Ltd, Total

New exchange may see internet costs in Papua New Guinea fall, says analyst

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13 Oct 2016 by Kevin McQuillan 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.

Filed Under: Features, ICT, Latest news, News, Sections Tagged With: BuddeComm, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Telikom PNG

Opinion: What you need to know about Papua New Guinea’s new Cybercrime Act

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23 Aug 2016 by Zinnia Dawidi 23 Comments

The Papua New Guinea Government has passed the Cybercrime Bill, which applies to the use of electronic systems and devices, including: spam, hacking, forgery and computer fraud. Zinnia Dawidi, a lawyer specializing in IT & Telecommunications Law, outlines the implications for businesses and individuals.

Filed Under: ICT, Opinion/analysis Tagged With: National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Universal Access and Service Secretariat

In brief: ‘Clan vetting’ the key to resolving PNG LNG royalty issue, says Energy Minister

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10 Aug 2016 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Officials sent to negotiate with Hides landowners over non-payment of royalties from PNG LNG project, Ok Tedi earns K623 million since March, and PNG Post pays K500,000 in dividends. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Ok Tedi Mining Company, PACER Plus, PNG LNG, Post PNG, World Food Program

People moves: National Information and Communication Technology Authority, ANZ Bank, Finance Department

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7 Oct 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Cabinet re-appoints CEO of NICTA, a new CEO for ANZ Bank, and Finance Dept Secretary confirmed

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: ANZ, Department of Finance, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA)

In brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories

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18 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 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.

Filed Under: Fisheries, In brief, News Tagged With: Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Barrick Gold, Crater Gold Mining, Credit Corporation, Gold Ridge gold mine, Harmony Gold, Hawkins Group, K92 Holdings International Ltd, National Capital District, National Executive Council, National Fisheries Authority, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Newcrest Mining, Pacific Assurance Group, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG DataCo, PNG Ports Corporation, PNG Rubber Board, Post PNG, Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation, Stanley gas project

In brief: First LNG shipment on board ship this week and other business stories

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15 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

First LNG cargo loaded this week, O’Neill announces inquiry into asset sales by PNGSDP, and more room for mobile phone operators, says NICTA. Your weekly digest of the week’s top business stories.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Awal Telecommunications Corporation, Bank of Papua New Guinea, ExxonMobil PNG, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Marengo Mining, National Fisheries Authority, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), Nautilus Minerals, New Guinea Gold Corporation, Oil Search Ltd, Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP), PNG Coffee, Westpac

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

As part of extensive in-country research for the newly-released 2024 edition of the Business Advantage PNG annual magazine, our … [Read More...]

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Port Moresby’s flourishing dining scene now features a Thai restaurant – and it’s a good ’un. Lucky Lucky launched in late … [Read More...]

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, … [Read More...]

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab … [Read More...]

CEO Survey suggests PNG business is less bullish, but still planning to invest
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among PNG’s business leaders. Analysis of the survey data by Westpac has led to the creation of PNG’s first business […]
Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters
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. The post Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
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. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]