Managing human resources is always one of the principle challenges in business. In Papua New Guinea, the approaches have to be specific to the local culture and expectations of workers. Business Advantage PNG looks at some of the different ways that the issue is tackled.
Putting people first in Papua New Guinea business: the human resources challenge
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8 Nov 2016 by 1 Comment
In brief: Papua New Guinea ready to market sovereign bonds says Treasury Secretary, and other business stories
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2 Nov 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea ready to seek sovereign bond funds, Air Niugini affected by economic slowdown, Qantas begins daily Brisbane-Port Moresby service. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Executive Director Ian Clough explains how the Brian Bell Group plans to expand and achieve economies of scope
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The Brian Bell Group is a diversified retail conglomerate that is one of PNG’s oldest companies. Executive Director Ian Clough tells Business Advantage PNG that the company will continue to grow by identifying areas of opportunity.
Papua New Guinea’s 2017 National Budget flags business tax changes and cuts to infrastructure, education and health spending
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The 2017 Federal Budget announces complex changes in company taxation arrangements. Spending on infrastructure, health and education will be cut, and there are signs that funding government debt may prove increasingly challenging.
Five questions for the editor of Air Niugini’s ‘Paradise’ Magazine, Robert Upe
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2 Nov 2016 by 1 Comment
The editor of Air Niugini’s Paradise magazine, Robert Upe, oversaw a complete transformation of the magazine when Business Advantage International took over as publisher two years ago. We asked him what the aims were for the new look.
Melanesian oceans worth K1.76 trillion says World Wildlife Fund
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27 Oct 2016 by 1 Comment
Melanesian oceans has calculated that its Gross Marine Product is equivalent to the combined economies of Fiji and the Solomon Islands and argues it requires special stewardship. An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report points to particular issues in tuna fishing.
Gas makes a comeback: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets
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25 Oct 2016 by Leave a Comment
Gas prices have surged over the last month, returning to the price level of a year ago. Oil prices are also up strongly over the month. Coffee prices have moved sideways, while cocoa prices have fallen and palm oil prices are slightly down. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets.
Papua New Guinea’s resources sector still has some ‘bright stars’, says Anderson
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19 Oct 2016 by Leave a Comment
Times are undoubtedly tough in Papua New Guinea’s mining and petroleum sector, but as the industry prepares for its biennial conference in Sydney in December, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum’s Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG there are still ‘bright stars’ to get excited about.
Quality security culture depends on managing staff and risk well, says Black Swan’s CEO Brian Kelly
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18 Oct 2016 by 1 Comment
The security market in Papua New Guinea is one of the country’s largest industries. Brian Kelly, Chief Executive of Black Swan International tells Business Advantage International that to manage staff effectively there needs to be some special management approaches.
Revealed: how industrial supplier Bishops has ridden out Papua New Guinea’s economic cycles
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12 Oct 2016 by 1 Comment
Reinvesting earnings and paying attention to the core customers has enabled engineering and industrial suppler Bishops to ride out the peaks and troughs of the Papua New Guinea economy. General Manager Len Pianta explains to Business Advantage PNG how the company has taken a long term view.
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