New energy projects in the Asia Pacific are creating workforce challenges according to Calum Smith, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific at HR consultancy, Airswift. In terms of roles, he says no other area in energy is growing as fast as renewables.
Opinion: resurgence of energy projects in Asia Pacific creating workforce challenges
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Papua New Guinea’s tourism prospects ‘enormous’, says Coral Sea Hotels GM
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Papua New Guinea has untapped leisure tourism potential, according to Marc Ehler, recently appointed Group General Manager of Coral Sea Hotels. After a busy APEC year, he tells Business Advantage PNG he is expecting greater competition in 2019.
In Brief: Oil Search makes gas discovery and other business news
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12 Jun 2018 by 1 Comment
A new gas discovery by Oil Search, special economic zone proposed for West Sepik province and new climate deal inked. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Analysis: does focusing on Papua New Guinea’s debts distract from another issue?
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Papua New Guinea’s mandated debt levels are fiercely debated but, according to David James, Managing Editor of Business Advantage PNG, most countries are far less prudent. Could concentrating on the national debt distract from another problem—the lack of an international market for the country’s financial assets?
Ok Tedi has moved from ‘death row’ to a ‘sweet spot’, says CEO
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The Chief Executive of copper and gold producer Ok Tedi Mining, Peter Graham, believes the Papua New Guinean company will enjoy a ‘sweet spot’ in the next few years. He says efficiency gains have substantially improved the mine’s competitiveness.
Digicel Chairman says Papua New Guinea ‘fantastic’ location for investment
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The Chairman and founder of telecommunications company Digicel, Denis O’Brien, describes Papua New Guinea as a vibrant country that is a ‘fantastic location’ for investors. But he says the physical terrain also made it his company’s most challenging market.
Expanding SME sector critical to Papua New Guinea’s future, says MD of SME Corporation
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6 Jun 2018 by 13 Comments
Papua New Guinea will have to dramatically expand its small and medium enterprise (SME) sector if it is to achieve middle income status by 2030, according to Steven Maken, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation of Papua New Guinea. That will involve dealing with some key constraints.
Could Papua New Guinea’s offshore investment double?
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6 Jun 2018 by 1 Comment
Offshore investment by Papua New Guinea companies remains comparatively small, but there are opportunities. One banking executive suggests it as an important way local financial institutions can diversify.
Five questions for Jay Bartlett, Chairman of the Solomon Islands’ Chamber of Commerce
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Neighbouring Solomon Islands has strong business ties with Papua New Guinea. Jay Bartlett, Chairman of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, tells Business Advantage PNG that the country has some positive prospects, especially with its new undersea telecommunications cable.
Sankamap Exports founder believes Bougainville business has a bright future
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29 May 2018 by 3 Comments
Establishing a business on a Papua New Guinea island is a difficult challenge. But Robert Critchley, owner of cocoa and copra supplier, Sankamap Exports, describes how it can be done.
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