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Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.
The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Interviews
MRDC’s managing director lays out investment strategy
This year, Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) will mark 50 years as the manager of the benefits paid to landowners and provinces from Papua New Guinea’s resources projects. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Managing Director Augustine Mano provides an update on the flagship Star Mountain Plaza project and other investment plans.
Deloitte PNG head on how technology is driving growth in Papua New Guinea’s finance sector [video]
Herbert Maguma, Managing Partner at Deloitte PNG, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about how investments in digital channels and AI are reshaping Papua New Guinea’s financial services sector. He also goes into detail about the likely impact of a financial greylisting on the PNG economy.
Editorial
Editorial: Major businesses eye investments in regional Papua New Guinea
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.
Economy/investment
Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?
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.
Opinion and analysis
What does the 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us?
This year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals a positive shift in sentiment among Papua New Guinea business leaders, although longstanding impediments remain. Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.
People moves
People moves: CPL Group, Credit Corporation
New executive director for CPL Group, new board member for Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited.
LIfestyle
All aboard for the National Kenu and Kundu Festival
The National Kenu and Kundu Festival has returned, and traditional PNG sailing practices are being revived thanks to two brothers who have started a canoe school. Alley Pascoe reports.
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Latest News
Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.
The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Features
ICTSI sees big increase in efficiency at Papua New Guinea’s international ports
Investments in equipment and processes at Papua New Guinea’s Lae and Motukea international container terminals have delivered results. Robert Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, ICTSI South Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG about the changes.
Opinion
What does the 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us?
This year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals a positive shift in sentiment among Papua New Guinea business leaders, although longstanding impediments remain. Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.
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