Two new appointments at Steamships, new board member for PNGX Group, new head of retail banking at National Banking Corporation, two new partners at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and three ministerial changes in PNG Cabinet reshuffle.
People Moves: Steamships, PNGX Group, National Banking Corporation, and more
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21 May 2025 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise
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19 May 2025 by Leave a Comment
Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
Shipping volumes steady in face of volatility
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15 May 2025 by Leave a Comment
Leaders in PNG’s shipping sector tell Business Advantage PNG that demand is holding firm. But they acknowledge that high global freight rates and the delay to Papua LNG could get in the way of growth.
Investing in Papua New Guinea: five things to watch in 2025
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16 Apr 2025 by 1 Comment
Special economic zones, green finance, privatisations and more: Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in Papua New Guinea’s investment space this year.
Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]
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15 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
Alan Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Steamships Hospitality, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the group’s change of direction for its Marriott Executive Apartments, and provides an update on refurbishments that are taking place at six properties around PNG, including the historic Grand Papua Hotel.
Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?
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1 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
Business leaders are not quite ready to call it, but there are promising signs as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. Business Advantage PNG spoke with the country’s top CEOs to learn more about current business conditions.
Building for the future: Steamships MD on developments across Papua New Guinea
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11 Mar 2025 by 1 Comment
Chris Daniells became the managing director of Steamships Trading Company in July 2024. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, he shares progress on multiple Port Moresby projects and explains why Steamships is also bullish on Mount Hagen.
How Steamships Logistics is preparing for PNG’s next wave of resources projects [video]
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27 Feb 2025 by Leave a Comment
Nick Fisher, Chief Executive Officer of Steamships Logistics, tells Business Advantage PNG how his firm is preparing for a Papua LNG final investment decision, and takes us inside plans to ensure Papua New Guinea has enough qualified seafarers to support the growth of the shipping sector.
Editorial: Major businesses eye investments in regional Papua New Guinea
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27 Feb 2025 by 1 Comment
Interviews conducted for the annual Business Advantage PNG print magazine, to be launched in March, reveal a newfound appetite for investments outside of Papua New Guinea’s capital.
Boom times for Port Moresby conferences and events spaces
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10 Feb 2025 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector has grown rapidly over the past few years, with venues competing for business with upgrades, expansions and value adds. Business Advantage PNG looks at the current MICE landscape in the capital.
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