Papua New Guinea has taken positive steps to improve the performance of its state-owned enterprises, but further reforms are needed to deliver lasting gains, Laure Darcy, one of the Asian Development Bank’s leading SOE experts for the Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea SOE reforms show progress, but work remains: ADB expert
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Telecommunications rollout speeds up
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7 May 2025 by Leave a Comment
PNG DataCo and major mobile operators Vodafone and Digicel have all invested heavily in infrastructure of late. Meanwhile, the question remains whether Starlink will gain entry into the PNG market in 2025.
Analysis: Mobile internet prices remained stable in Papua New Guinea in 2024
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23 Jan 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mobile internet prices were stable in PNG in 2024, with the country’s three mobile network operators making only minor changes to some offerings, according to the latest data analysis from a team of Australian and Papua New Guinean researchers who monitor the market.
Five things we learnt at Papua New Guinea Investment Week in Sydney
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17 Dec 2024 by 1 Comment
The Business Advantage PNG editorial team was among the delegates at the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week (formerly the Papua New Guinea Resources & Energy Investment Conference) in Sydney, held from December 8-11. Here are our top five takeaways from the event.
Mobile internet prices falling in Papua New Guinea [analysis]
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4 Apr 2024 by 8 Comments
After years of high prices for mobile data in Papua New Guinea, consumers are now able to access lower prices that represent better value. Amanda H A Watson and Moses Sakai present their latest analysis of data prices.
In brief: Mineral Resources Enga signs Porgera agreement and other stories
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Mineral Resources Enga signs ‘milestone agreement’ towards the reopening of the Porgera mine, negotiations for sale of Telikom PNG and Air Niugini to upgrade fleet. The business news you can’t miss.
Vodafone’s K3 billion investment to expand Papua New Guinea’s telco market
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27 Apr 2022 by 11 Comments
Papua New Guinea finally has a third telecommunications player, following the launch of Vodafone PNG last week. Talking exclusively to Business Advantage PNG, Vodafone’s Regional CEO Pradeep Lal outlines the telco’s ambitious plans.
In brief: new rules for international travellers visiting Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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2 Feb 2022 by Leave a Comment
Vaccination requirements and 60-day approvals for international travellers, PNG DataCo gets over K60 million worth of Telikom assets and Santos strikes deal with newly minted joint venture. The business news you need today.
In brief: Papua New Guinea businesses owed two billion kina in GST refunds and other business stories
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6 Oct 2021 by Leave a Comment
Business owed K2 billion in GST refunds, Internal Revenue Commission to launch online tax payments and new Twinza Oil chairman to travel to Papua New Guinea. Your digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Freeport to acquire assets in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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12 Jul 2021 by 1 Comment
Potential new owner for the Yandera copper project, proposed levy for balsa wood and BSP Financial Group halts trading on the ASX amidst accusations of breaches to anti-money laundering laws. The business news in brief.
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