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In brief: new rules for international travellers visiting Papua New Guinea and other business stories

2 Feb 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Vaccination requirements and 60-day approvals for international travellers, PNG DataCo gets over K60 million worth of Telikom assets and Santos strikes deal with newly minted joint venture. The business news you need today.
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‘Left to fend for itself’: the Papua New Guinea tourism industry’s plan for welcoming back international tourists

3 Nov 2021 by Paul Chai 3 Comments

While it awaits clarity from government on its future, Papua New Guinea's troubled tourism industry has come up with some of its own ideas on how to restart international tourism to the country. Here's what some of the key operators told Business Advantage PNG.
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Delta spike challenging business plans in Papua New Guinea

26 Oct 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

While businesses have adjusted to Papua New Guinea's Niupela Pasin protocols for managing COVID-19, the delta strain is proving a major challenge. Business Advantage PNG examines how the business community is responding.
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Papua New Guinea’s new travel measures highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination

29 Sep 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

Commissioner of Police and Controller of the Papua New Guinea COVID-19 National Pandemic Response, David Manning, has issued new measures that affect business travel. Here’s what you need to know.
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Papua New Guinea announces new COVID-19 restrictions for national and international travel

23 Sep 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Amidst an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Police Commissioner and Controller of the Papua New Guinea National Pandemic Response, David Manning, has announced changes to national and international travel.
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New travel rules in Papua New Guinea place emphasis on vaccination

6 Jul 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 1 Comment

Vaccination against COVID-19 will now be a requirement for many travellers, after stricter new rules were released last week in Papua New Guinea to tackle the more dangerous Delta strain of the virus. Here's a summary of the new requirements.
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COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Papua New Guinea needs a boost

7 Jun 2021 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

More people are now eligible to get the COVID-19 jab in Papua New Guinea, but there’s still a lot of hesitancy and the business community could help spread the message that 'no one is safe until everyone is safe.'
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Economic update: Beyond COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea

18 May 2021 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

2021 promises to be a year like no other in Papua New Guinea, as business leaders look beyond the COVID-19 crisis to an economy preparing for a major transition. They share their expectations with Andrew Wilkins.
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Rents take a tumble in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby

28 Apr 2021 by Robert Upe 4 Comments

The exodus of expats from Papua New Guinea due to COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on the country’s real estate sector. Robert Upe reports.
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New COVID-19 restrictions commence today in Papua New Guinea

22 Mar 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

Papua New Guinea reported 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and with more cases to be confirmed, the National Pandemic Controller has issued 12 new measures that come into effect today.
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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of … [Read More...]

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Barrick Gold’s President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow talks about the … [Read More...]

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

This week's 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come … [Read More...]

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

Australia launched its inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot on 3 June, with Papua New Guinea receiving the largest allocation. … [Read More...]

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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
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Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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Coronavirus and PNG

In brief: new rules for international travellers visiting Papua New Guinea and other business stories

‘Left to fend for itself’: the Papua New Guinea tourism industry’s plan for welcoming back international tourists

Delta spike challenging business plans in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s new travel measures highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination

Papua New Guinea announces new COVID-19 restrictions for national and international travel

New travel rules in Papua New Guinea place emphasis on vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Papua New Guinea needs a boost

Economic update: Beyond COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea

Rents take a tumble in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby

New COVID-19 restrictions commence today in Papua New Guinea

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

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