Day 1 of the 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference featured top speakers from across the business sector, including Kumul Petroleum Holdings’ Wapu Sonk, Bank of Papua New Guinea Chairman David Toua and the IMF’s Sohrab Rafiq, who spoke of the positive impact of the central bank’s new approach to managing foreign exchange.
Day 1 report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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New Steamships head bullish on Papua New Guinea economy, despite ‘underwhelming’ six years
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There was a change of leadership at Steamships Trading Company on July 1, with Chris Daniells replacing Rupert Bray as managing director. In an exclusive interview, the two share how Steamships is pursuing its long-term growth plans amid a challenging economic environment.
Investment conference to focus on growth opportunities and business conditions in Papua New Guinea
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Disruptive technology, Papua New Guinea’s next wave of infrastructure and resources projects, and the rising influence of ESG on business are some of the topics to be covered by the upcoming 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference.
Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
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Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, shares why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders.
Could flexible work for parents boost Papua New Guinea firms’ productivity?
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Papua New Guinea businesses lose 14 workdays per employee each year to childcare responsibilities, according to a new study by the International Finance Corporation and PNG Business Coalition for Women. But employers have the power to solve this problem, the two leads of the landmark report tell Business Advantage PNG.
As January 10 recovery payments begin, Port Moresby businesses confront the consequences
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Government funds to cover debris removal and business recovery have this week started to flow to businesses affected by the January 10 riots in Port Moresby. With funds for actual rebuilding still to be finalised, we talk to business leaders about the longer term consequences.
Twinza Chair: Pasca A deal sets up ‘strategic alliance’ with MRDC
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Last month, Twinza and Mineral Resources Development Corporation signed agreements which will see MRDC acquire a major stake in Pasca A, Papua New Guinea’s first offshore gas project. Twinza Executive Chairman Stephen Quantrill tells Business Advantage PNG the deal also paves the way for further cooperation.
Newmont CEO affirms Wafi-Golpu ‘will be developed’
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Newmont Corporation’s Tom Palmer tells Business Advantage PNG that Papua New Guinea fits well within company’s strategy, but cautions that the prospective Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project will need to compete for capital with other projects in portfolio.
Enga landslide: what business needs to know
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The Porgera gold mine is operating without restrictions, following the tragic Papua New Guinea landslide which hit nearby. Meanwhile, New Porgera Limited and other PNG businesses are contributing to relief efforts, reports Nadav Shemer Shlezinger.
Kumul Minerals head: Wafi-Golpu contract to be completed by mid-2024
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Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director of state-owned miner Kumul Minerals Holdings, gives an update on the progress of the Wafi-Golpu mine project to Business Advantage PNG, and outlines the company’s strategy to consolidate some of Papua New Guinea’s smaller mining projects.
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