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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: O’Neill expects loans of US$790m to ease foreign exchange pressure this year, and other business stories

28 Mar 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Prime Minister O'Neill working on loan to ease foreign exchange pressure, domestic market obligation for future LNG projects, and Western LNG project likely to be stand-alone. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Newcrest revises Wafi-Golpu plan, and other business stories

20 Mar 2018 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Newcrest plans larger development at Wafi-Golpu, O'Neill confident Papua New Guinea will recover from quake and loan to cover government superannuation debt. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Nambawan Super profit of K406 million, and other business stories

13 Mar 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Nambawan Super profit of K406 million, Bank South Pacific reports net profit of K1.99 billion, government agencies locked out of offices for allegedly non-payment of rents. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: O’Neill proposes electoral reform, including voting system, and other business stories

6 Mar 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

'First past the post' voting system to return, expansion of Milne Bay airport, and rugby league now a K15m a year business. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Quake damage in LNG and Ok Tedi mining areas, and other business stories

28 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

ExxonMobil, Oil Search close LNG production facilites after quake, analysts expect kina to fall 'over the near-term', and agreement being finalised to allow Philippines farmers to grow rice in PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Public debt stands at 31.9 per cent of GDP, and other business stories

20 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Total public debt stands at K23.5 billion, review of gun licences for private security firms likely, and People's Micro Bank to be commercialised later this year. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: KPH and Total to market LNG sales jointly, and other business stories

13 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Joint venture to sell Papua LNG output, Second mining lease issued in Bougainville, Cabinet approves Ramu Two project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: O’Neill puts tax reform on the agenda, and other business stories

6 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business' failure to pay taxes prompts tax reform review, SABL files go missing in Lands Department, and 30 companies face licence cancellations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Telikom PNG in pre-APEC upgrade, and other business stories

30 Jan 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Telikom PNG in pre-APEC upgrade, strong result for Highlands Pacific, PM in Davos, Oil Search's successful 2017, poor roads leading to food wastage, IFC sells BSP shares to Fiji fund, Nautilus trials on track, push to return artefacts
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In brief: Government dispels Australia’s China fears, and other business stories

23 Jan 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Nothing to fear from Chinese influence, hydrocarbon discoveries, and Twinza Oil investment decisions. 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 […]