Papua New Guinea’s Immigration and Citizenship Authority has developed a new online visa system and has changed the rules for business visitors to the country. Here’s why the changes were made and what business travellers to PNG can do to avoid delays.
Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors
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8 Jul 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin reports sales were strong in the manufacturing and transportation industries during the September quarter of 2018. But in other sectors revenues were revealed to be either patchy or poor. David James gives us an overview of these sectors.
Oil and LNG prices steady, while gold and coffee jump: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets
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26 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Oil and LNG have remained steady but the gold price rises and coffee is up. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodities and financial markets.
Solomon Islands’ economy set for steady growth
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1 Jul 2019 by Leave a Comment
The economy of the Solomon Islands is small, but continues to grow steadily. New nickel exports, new hydropower and greater internet connectivity look set to drive future growth, reports David James.
How NKW Fresh is turning subsistence farmers into businesses in Papua New Guinea
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28 Aug 2019 by 4 Comments
NKW Fresh, a division of the landowner-owned conglomerate NKW Holdings, is providing fresh produce across Papua New Guinea and aiming to export to the region. David James explores what this may mean for the country that aims to be the ‘food basket’ of the region.
Review of Papua LNG project will solve ‘misunderstandings,’ says Prime Minister
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24 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister James Marape told the 2nd Speaker’s Investment Summit in Port Moresby last week that the government would move quickly address ‘misunderstandings’ about the US$10 billion Papua LNG project.
The challenges of investing in Papua New Guinea agriculture
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19 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea’s agricultural industries have great potential but operators have to learn to fend for themselves. That was the message at the 35th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea’s new cabinet brings optimism to business community
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17 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
The new cabinet announced by Prime Minister James Marape has many sound choices, according to Paul Barker, Executive Director of the Papua New Guinea Institute of National Affairs. He tells Business Advantage PNG that there is optimism in the business community about the new government.
What Papua New Guinea’s gold industry can expect in the global markets
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11 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
Gold is one of Papua New Guinea’s oldest export industries. Volumes have been volatile but the prospects for the sector look good, according to an expert at the World Gold Council.
Building a success story in Papua New Guinea: Capital Insurance Group
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11 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Regional insurer Capital Insurance Group has been growing rapidly as it develops a strong Pacific footprint. Group Chief Executive Officer Keith Land speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the keys to its success.
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