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The week's business news in summary. In Brief is sourced from a variety of Papua New Guinea and international media outlets as a service to our readers. Business Advantage PNG makes no claim for the veracity of third party sources.

In brief: MYEFO released, and other business news

14 Aug 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook released, pursuing certification of tuna fishing, and polio certificates required for international travel. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: APEC means two new public holidays likely, and other business stories

8 Aug 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Mooted public holidays during APEC, Budget support loans from the ADB and World Bank coming, and a new focus on monetising the okari nut. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The National Executive Council will be discussing proposed public holidays on November 15 and 16 in Port Moresby to cater for the movements […]
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In brief: US, Australia and Japan announce new infrastructure fund for the Pacific, and other business stories

31 Jul 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Galip nut industry taking off, Horizon Oil reports strong quarter, and two online marketplaces launched. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Government seeks more revenue from fishing, and other business stories

24 Jul 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Government to seek more revenue from fishing, three provinces to be granted autonomous status and the Government claims the right to acquire land for the Highlands Highway construction work. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In Brief: Borrowing from China to upgrade roads, and other business stories

17 Jul 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Negotiating to upgrade roads, using aid for development, and refunds to domestic fishing companies. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, and other business stories

10 Jul 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, NCS awarded gender equality certification, and Samaritan Aviation to bring a second plane into service. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly offering to host a meeting with Pacific leaders in Port Moresby ahead of the APEC leaders summit in […]
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In brief: Steamships sells Laga to Paradise, and other business stories

3 Jul 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Steamships sells Laga to Paradise, Credit Corp profit falls, and Papua Niugini Freezers begins exports to Solomon Islands. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Mayur Resources granted environmental permit, and other business news

26 Jun 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Mayur granted coal permit, Papua New Guinea signs up to China's Belt and Road initiative and Newcrest settles insurance claim. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Prime Minister O’Neill on trade visit to China, and other business stories

19 Jun 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Prime Minister O'Neill on trade visit to China, state of emergency in Southern Highlands, and the future of trade tariffs on tuna exports to the UK. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In Brief: Oil Search makes gas discovery and other business news

12 Jun 2018 by David James 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.
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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...]

Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]