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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: Interoil shareholders approve ExxonMobil takeover, and other business stories

28 Sep 2016 by Leave a Comment
Eighty per cent of Interoil shareholders approve of ExxonMobil's takeover bid, PNG economy to grow by two-to-three per cent, and plans for a new shipyard in Madang. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Newcrest sells Hidden Valley stake to Harmony and other business news

21 Sep 2016 by 1 Comment
Newcrest Mining sells its Hidden Valley stake to Harmony Gold, group marketing of coffee exports to South Korea and an agreement to ban harmful fisheries subsidies. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Oil Search and ExxonMobil buy gas licences in Gulf, and other Papua New Guinea business stories

14 Sep 2016 by Leave a Comment
Oil Search and ExxonMobil buy into gas licences in Gulf of Papua, Sir Mick Curtain, founder of Curtain Bros, dies, and trade disagreement with Fiji resolved. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Maru wants Papua New Guinea-Fiji trade dispute resolved by October, and other business stories

7 Sep 2016 by Leave a Comment
Trade Minister Richard Maru wants trade issues with Fiji resolved this month, UBS buys into Kina Securities, and ANZ offers debit cards in PNG.
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In brief: Trade Minister says Papua New Guinea will break global trade laws with proposed rice plan, and other business stories

31 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
Trade Minister Maru says he will recommend the government abandon its proposed rice policy, Bougainville landowners want government to hold its BCL shares, and Fiji says there are no bans on PNG imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: BSP in joint venture with Kumul to expand insurance subsidiary, and other business stories

24 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new insurance joint venture, an ultimatum on corned beef trade ban, plans to limit rice imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Papua New Guinea government ‘committed’ to resolving royalty dispute at PNG LNG site, and other business stories

17 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
Blockade of PNG LNG site now its second week, Trade Minister threatens Fiji over refusal to import PNG products, and fears of job losses if rice import quotas introduced. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Government to discuss future of Bougainville shares and other business stories

3 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
National Executive Council to discuss future of Bougainville shares, gold production at Lihir up and Bougainville government launches a new tourism initiative. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: InterOil sale may raise competition issues and other business stories

27 Jul 2016 by 1 Comment
Competition Commission concerned about possible monopoly in gas sector, O'Neill to issue statement on government shareholding in BCL and ANZ Bank CEO says there may be a need for a Supplementary Budget. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: New 30-day visa a boost for Papua New Guinea tourism, and other business stories

20 Jul 2016 by Leave a Comment
Australians can now obtain a 30-day visa on arrival, Botten says Elk-Antelope could need at least two new LNG trains, and Treasurer confident cash flow enough for health, education and infrastructure spending. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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