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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: Philippines company to operate Motukea and Lae ports, and other business stories

11 Oct 2017 by 1 Comment
Philippines port operator wins 25-year contract to run key ports,  Westpac MD outlines reasons for foreign currency backlog, and domestic gas clause to be part of new LNG projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Construction phase of Panguna mine to cost US$4-6 billion, and other business stories

3 Oct 2017 by 1 Comment
Bougainville Copper Ltd says Panguna mine could be operational by 2025-26, Foreign exchange injection this week, and Tolukuma gold mine may restart by year's end. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 
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In brief: Tourism brings in only US$105 million in the first half of 2017, and other business stories

27 Sep 2017 by 1 Comment
Tourism brings in only US$105 million in the first half of 2017, Lae businesses downturn about 30 per cent, says business leader, and SP Hunters win. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Construction of industrial zone in Madang will commence soon, says O’Neill, and other business stories

20 Sep 2017 by Leave a Comment
Proposed K350m Pacific Marine Industrial Zone to start soon, tuna exports to the EU equal that of Thailand and Philippines, and Supplementary Budget to be 'rushed' through parliament next week. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 
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In brief: Highlands Highway re-opens after a month-long blockade, and other business stories

13 Sep 2017 by Leave a Comment
Normal services along the Highlands Highways resume, coffee exports steady but expected to fall next year, and China approves loan for PMIZ. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Employment Act review underway, and other business stories

5 Sep 2017 by Leave a Comment
Employment and IR laws under review, Police Commissioner appeals for end to blockade of Highlands Highway, and new Agriculture Minister promises to pursue K20m for coffee borer repair. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Bank of Papua New Guinea to provide US$100m to ease forex pressure and other business stories

29 Aug 2017 by Leave a Comment
Central bank to ease forex pressures with US$100m, new Lands Minister promises to clean up corruption in his department, and the cost of childhood malnutrition estimated at K1.6 billion annually. Your weekly digest of the latest business news
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In brief: No new taxes, says Prime Minister, and other business stories

22 Aug 2017 by Leave a Comment
O'Neill says Supplementary Budget won't contain any new taxes, Oil Search MD says oil and gas sector could earn K60 billion over the next seven years, and central bank prepares to use block chain technology. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 
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In brief: Incoming Treasurer to announce a 100-day economic plan, and other business stories

9 Aug 2017 by Leave a Comment
Treasurer Charles Abel wants to restore confidence in the economy, election unrest in Mt Hagen may cost businesses K50 million, and BCL board meets in Bougainville. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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