In brief: More than a billion kina for ‘maritime infrastructure’ and other business stories

PNG Ports announced a K1.1 billion partnership with Australia for maritime infrastructure, Geopacific Resources gets funding for Woodlark Island gold mine and new training program for SMEs. The business news in brief.
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In brief: BSP refutes allegations of breaches to anti-money laundering laws and other business stories

BSP Financial Group Limited responds to accusations, Air Niugini temporarily suspends flights to Cairns and Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost green finance initiatives.
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Australian defence spending in Papua New Guinea to provide business opportunities

The imminent upgrade of defence facilities on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island should provide significant opportunities for local business and labour, according to Australia's Department of Defence. But the selection requirements are likely to be demanding.
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Combined visa and work permit system on its way in Papua New Guinea

The holy grail of a combined online application process for both visas and work permits is on its way, according to Papua New Guinea's Chief Migration Officer, Stanis Hulahua. The move is one of a number of innovations planned to improve international labour mobility.
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In brief: new telecommunications project for Papua New Guinea and other business stories

The Asian Development Bank and ATH partner to develop a new mobile broadband telecommunications network in Papua New Guinea, the National Airports Corporations partners with the Fly River Provincial Government and PNG to redevelop the meat industry. The business news in brief.
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Papua New Guinea moves to seven-day home quarantine for vaccinated international arrivals

In new measures announced last Friday by the Controller of Papua New Guinea's COVID-19 National Pandemic Response, fully vaccinated international arrivals from 'low to medium risk' countries will be able to quarantine for just seven days when entering the country and will be eligible for home quarantine.
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