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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.

Shipping volumes steady in face of volatility

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.

Telecommunications rollout speeds up

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.

New factory has Pacific Industries bullish about the future

A new K70 million plant represents a big step forward for Pacific Industries. Director Everett Chue tells Business Advantage PNG that the facility will also provide a range of benefits to his business.

Papua New Guinea begins paving the road to digital government

By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger

Papua New Guinea is currently embarked on an ambitious five-year digital transformation plan to improve its government services and lay down digital public infrastructure. We hear from some of the key players on what’s been delivered and what we can expect next.

Award-winning trial just the beginning of Nasfund’s artificial intelligence journey

By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger

Major Papua New Guinea superannuation fund Nasfund is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) with award-winning results. CEO Rajeev Sharma talks about the early wins from using the technology and why this is just the beginning for AI – for the fund and PNG businesses more generally.

Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation

By Business Advantage PNG

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.

Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]

By Business Advantage PNG

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.