There is a “a wave of regulation on climate disclosure coming into effect all over the world,” including in all Papua New Guinea’s major trading partners, reports Geri McMahon, KPMG Australia’s Global Head of ESG, Asset Management Sector. Watch her presentation on what business needs to know from the 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference.
Credit Corporation was one of two financial institutions to receive PNG commercial banking licences this month, with more new banks planned. Credit Corp’s Chief Executive Danny Robinson outlines his bank’s digital-first approach, while the IFC’s Kevin Gani explains the path forward for other prospective banks.
From solar mini grids to green hydrogen, Papua New Guinea needs to look to renewable energies to solve its energy needs.
Foreign direct investment in Papua New Guinea is starting to return this year after a ‘huge slump’ over the previous two years, according to Clarence Hoot, Managing Director of the country’s Investment Promotion Authority.
Delegates to last week’s 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference received an overview of the plans of the new Marape government, as well as detailed economic updates and a range of briefings on opportunities across the country’s key economic sectors.
How should international businesses behave if they want to be successful in the Pacific? asked a recent Austrade survey. Adrian Weeks, Austrade’s Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, outlines the thought-provoking results.
Markus Scheuermaier is the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) new Resident Representative in Papua New Guinea. He shares his thoughts on how the IFC can make the most difference in PNG with Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, the Hon. James Marape MP, will make the opening address at the 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference on the morning of Tuesday 7 September.
A couple of weeks ago, Business Advantage International hosted a small, high-level gathering of PNG-focused business leaders in Sydney, Australia.
What is the future of Papua New Guinea’s stock market? PNGX Chairman David Lawrence believes there is an opportunity to expand the country’s capital markets, while changes to the regulator are also expected. David James explores.