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New initiative paves the way for more Papua New Guinean women to work in trades
Eighteen leading Papua New Guinean businesses have signed up to an initiative led by the International Finance Corporation to provide opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated jobs, as Business Advantage PNG reports.
Female innovation looking bright in Papua New Guinea
This year’s Innovation PNG Awards featured a new category: for female innovators. The award was shared by two women, who speak to Business Advantage PNG about their groundbreaking projects and the promising future for female innovators in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea food manufacturer Hugo Canning reborn under new owners
Former Kraft Heinz subsidiary Hugo Canning has turned the corner in Papua New Guinea under new owners led by Taylor Pacific. And it has big plans in the pipeline, General Manager Jeremy Fry tells Business Advantage PNG.
Finance sector forms a digital vanguard in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s financial institutions are playing a leadership role in digitalising its economy. The country’s bankers talk to Business Advantage PNG about their major investments in new technology, and how this is driving business growth.
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Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.

Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Interviews

Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. We speak with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s PNG Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business.

Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation
Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
Editorial

Editorial: Tariffs cast shadow over encouraging local indicators
Recent encouraging indicators will reinforce the cautious optimism being felt in Papua New Guinea’s business circles. But international factors – notably the prospect of a prolonged international tariff war – are a reason to remain watchful.
Economy/investment

Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise
By Robert Upe
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.
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis

Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector
By Sarah Kuman
PNG’s Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
People moves

People Moves: Trukai Industries, SunRice Group
New Head at Trukai Industries and a new Regional President – Asia Pacific at SunRice Group.
LIfestyle

Hotel guide to Port Moresby
With many international visitors expected in Papua New Guinea’s capital for 50th anniversary celebrations in September, Mary Tao rounds up some of the key hotels.
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Doing Business in Papua New Guinea
The ultimate guide to doing business in Papua New Guinea, produced by Business Advantage International and its content partners. Includes industry sector profiles, legal and tax … Read on ...
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Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
11 Jun 2025 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.

Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
4 Jun 2025 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Features

New initiative paves the way for more Papua New Guinean women to work in trades
17 Jun 2025 By Business Advantage PNG
Eighteen leading Papua New Guinean businesses have signed up to an initiative led by the International Finance Corporation to provide opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated jobs, as Business Advantage PNG reports.
Opinion

Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector
20 May 2025 By Sarah Kuman
PNG’s Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
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