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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: Boost for roads and agriculture, tax review paper released, rubber production halts

16 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

World Bank loan for roads and agriculture, draft tax review released and rubber farming halts in Western Province. Our summary of the week's business stories.
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Around the world: Fiji’s prickly government and other international stories

18 Sep 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Fiji's military rulers and NZ opposition criticise PM for softening sanctions, while PNG marks Independence Day.
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In brief: New air traffic management system, corruption case ‘victory’ and boost for remote areas communications.

2 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A new national air traffic management system, Koim declares victory after jailing of MP on corruption charges and Tekikom and Digicel boost remote services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Loan for Oil Search shares already signed and other stories

26 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Officials reveal loan share deal signed two weeks ago, Abbott/O'Neill sign a new trade treaty and Bank PNG board happy with economy. Your weekly digest of the latest business and economic news.
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Around the world: new Australian government keen on Manus Island deal and other international stories

12 Sep 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Will a change of government in Australia affect Manus Island? A pro-Abbott Australian newspaper thinks not. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea violence goes global ... again.
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In brief: O’Neill defends loan, call to boost police/military, Abbott in PNG

20 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

O'Neill defends loan to buy into Oil Search, economy vulnerable unless security boosted, Manus Detention Centre focus of Abbott/O'Neill talks. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Around the world: Channel Seven defends corruption claims, and other international stories

4 Sep 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Corruption and money laundering claims continue to dominate headlines, as NZ politicians favour immunity for Fiji's current coup leaders.
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In brief: PM takes over Treasurer’s role, first LNG shipments ahead of schedule and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge

12 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

O'Neill sacks two more Cabinet ministers, Exxon expects LNG exports to start early and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge 80%. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Around the world: Australian TV corruption allegations and other international stories

29 Aug 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

PM rebuffs Australian TV corruption allegations, criticism of Kokoda aid, and where Economist Intelligence Unit ranks Port Moresby.
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In brief: moves to reserve small business for locals, Ok Tedi orders stayed and BSP profits up

5 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Moves to reserve small businesses for locals, Court rescinds orders preventing Ok Tedi from dumping waste and BSP records 11% profit increase. Your digest of the week's business news.
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Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

As part of extensive in-country research for the newly-released 2024 edition of the Business Advantage PNG annual magazine, our … [Read More...]

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Port Moresby’s flourishing dining scene now features a Thai restaurant – and it’s a good ’un. Lucky Lucky launched in late … [Read More...]

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, … [Read More...]

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab … [Read More...]

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 […]
Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]