In brief: Pruaitch delivers record Budget and other business stories

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Record 2015 Budget and higher deficit, Sime Darby happy with 51% of New Britain Palm Oil and Marengo Mining raises funds for drilling program. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Sime Darby bids to take majority shareholding in New Britain Palm Oil

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The board of Papua New Guinea’s biggest employer, New Britain Palm Oil, has recommended shareholders accept a K5.09 billion (UK 1.07 billion pound) takeover bid from Malaysia’s Syme Darby.

In brief: Power workers delay strike action for a week, and other business stories

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Power workers give management another week to respond to pay claims, the People’s Micro Bank to get a full banking licence, Sime Darby withdraws from takeover talks with NBPOL. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Kulim prepares to exit Papua New Guinea with sale of New Britain Palm Oil shares

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A new player is preparing to enter Papua New Guinea’s palm oil industry, after Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby was selected as the preferred bidder for Kulim Malaysia’s shares in PNG’s largest agribusiness, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL). What do analysts think of the move?