In brief: Papua New Guinea on the cusp of a ‘super cycle’ in mining investment, says the ANZ, and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea economy on the cusp of a mining boom, kina’s fair value ‘around US 23-25 cents’, and niche tourism could nearly triple tourism numbers in 10 years. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: LNG production resumes earlier than expected, and other business stories

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Production resumes at the LNG plant as more reserves found, BHP Billiton to be sued over alleged environmental damage, and talks with China over a free trade agreement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: NASFUND, PNG Power

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Two new directors at NASFUND, a new Chairman at PNG Power

Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock

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Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.

People moves: PNG Power, Commerce and Industry Department, Nautilus Minerals, Kina Securities

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A new acting CEO of PNG Power, a new Secretary for the Commerce and Industry Department, the Chairman of Nautilus Minerals resigns, Managing Director of Kina Securities retires

In brief: Highlands Highway re-opens after a month-long blockade, and other business stories

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Normal services along the Highlands Highways resume, coffee exports steady but expected to fall next year, and China approves loan for PMIZ. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: More than just a Supplementary Budget needed says UN Country Manager, and other business stories

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Roy Trivedy says Supplementary Budget is essential but not enough, Telikom and bmobile merger approved, visas for SME workers on hold.

People moves: PNG Power, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Allens, Cricket PNG

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New board appointees at PNG Power and Kumul Consolidated Holdings, a Managing Associate appointment at Allens, and a new Chairperson at Cricket PNG.

In brief: New Lae power station being launched this week, and other business news

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Thermal power station launched this week, PNG DataCo and Telikom share fibre optics, Mainland Holdings expands wheat production. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. PNG Power’s Acting CEO Alex Oa says the new 30-megawatt thermal power station at Munum just outside Lae city in Morobe Province is expected to be commissioned this week. PPL is confident […]

In brief: Bank South Pacific expands into Cambodia, and other business stories

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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.