In spite of the challenges, Papua New Guinea’s second city, Lae, is experienced some significant new investments. Business Advantage PNG sits down with John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the state of play in the country’s “engine room”.
Papua New Guinea’s ‘engine room’ seeing new investment, says Lae Chamber president
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18 Jun 2024 by 2 Comments
Rooms for improvement: the Lae International Hotel’s multi-million kina upgrade
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4 Jun 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Lae International Hotel is in the midst of a multi-year, K30 million refurbishment that will see it consolidate its position as the premier hotel in PNG’s second-largest city. General Manager Alok Kedar talks Business Advantage PNG about the grand plans.
Hydro project aims to bring stability to Port Moresby’s grid
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28 Feb 2024 by 1 Comment
PNG Hydro Development Company’s new Edevu Hydro project is the latest project to address the long-term investment deficit in Port Moresby’s energy grid.
Small wonders: smallholders behind Kongo Coffee success
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12 Feb 2024 by Leave a Comment
Smallholder farms are the key to success for Papua New Guinea coffee producer, Kongo Coffee. Paul Chai reports.
Take it to the bank: new Digizen ID card to drive financial inclusion in Papua New Guinea
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31 Jan 2024 by 3 Comments
Digizen ID, a new digital identification card developed specifically for PNG, could be a “game changer” for the vast majority of citizens who are locked out of financial services due to a lack of formal identification.
SP Brewery toasts a brighter outlook in Papua New Guinea
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2 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
While higher costs, supply chain glitches and restricted trading have underpinned a tough two years, the head of Heineken-owned SP Brewery foresees better times ahead.
New players in Papua New Guinea’s telco sector drive expansion & competition
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21 Mar 2023 by Leave a Comment
The recent arrival of two major international players into Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications sector has provided it with a timely boost – and a platform for much-needed growth.
Six reasons to take your business into the cloud, according to Amazon
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19 Oct 2022 by 1 Comment
Improved internet services in Papua New Guinea present businesses with opportunities to transform the way they work. Amazon Web Service’s Craig Lawton offers some timely on what ‘the cloud’ can offer.
The future is now: how Papua New Guinea can harness renewable energies
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4 Oct 2022 by 1 Comment
From solar mini grids to green hydrogen, Papua New Guinea needs to look to renewable energies to solve its energy needs.
Worth the risk: how Papua New Guinea could do more business with China
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27 Sep 2022 by Leave a Comment
China remains Papua New Guinea’s second largest source of imports and third-largest export market. Fresh from over three years in Beijing, Austrade’s new Deputy CEO considers the prospects for doing more business with China.
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