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In brief: Reopening Porgera ‘will have a more immediate restorative effect’ and other business stories

8 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Foreign exchange pressures continue to escalate, the Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs talks about the 'restorative effect' reopening Porgera could have, and Oil Search back on track.
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Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

8 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The Investment Promotion Authority has released data on foreign investment trends in 2020 that show the sector of most interest was agriculture. Despite the impact of COVID-19 there was significant investor interest.
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In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K1 billion loan from Japan and other business stories

3 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Japan helps Papua New Guinea with a generous loan, the Internal Revenue Commission launches its annual work plan and Prime Minister Marape visits Jiwaka Province.
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Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

3 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The signing of a fiscal stability agreement between Papua New Guinea and French oil major Total looks set to trigger the FEED phase of the multi-billion dollar Papua LNG project. Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of national oil company Kumul Petroleum, tells Business Advantage PNG the signing is expected within the next two weeks.
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Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

1 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

Departing PNG Power Chairman Peter Nupiri has called for less political interference in the state-owned utility and a 'strong commitment' from government for its reform.
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In brief: Bougainville’s President ends speculations about the future of Panguna and other business stories

1 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

President Ishmael Toroama says Bougainville is not ‘colluding’ with third parties to reopen Panguna, new project to increase regional and international trade in the Pacific, and potential date for the launch of ISEZ’s project program.
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COVID silver linings: Bank of Papua New Guinea releases economic bulletin and not all is bad news

1 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea has released its Quarterly Economic Bulletin for the March and June 2020 Quarters. It shows that the economy and government finances came under great pressure because of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but that the impact was uneven.
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Kina readies fund to help Papua New Guinea’s SMEs unlock their potential

28 Jan 2021 by David James 7 Comments

Kina Bank’s Chief Executive and Managing Director Greg Pawson is expecting to start the SME Capital Fund this year, which will offer PNG businesses a new way of raising money. He tells Business Advantage PNG it should help business expand.
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In brief: Mineral Resources Authority commends K92 Mining for paying taxes and other business stories

27 Jan 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

K92 Mining sets example in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea, Australia commits funds to help PNG get COVID-19 vaccinations and latest survey on COVID-19's impact on the business community.
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Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

27 Jan 2021 by David James 3 Comments

A joint communique issued earlier this month by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and new Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has committed them to moderated 'joint consultations' over the autonomous region's desired independence. It has again brought focus on the future of the island's massive Panguna copper and gold mine.
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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 […]

In brief: Reopening Porgera ‘will have a more immediate restorative effect’ and other business stories

Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K1 billion loan from Japan and other business stories

Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

In brief: Bougainville’s President ends speculations about the future of Panguna and other business stories

COVID silver linings: Bank of Papua New Guinea releases economic bulletin and not all is bad news

Kina readies fund to help Papua New Guinea’s SMEs unlock their potential

In brief: Mineral Resources Authority commends K92 Mining for paying taxes and other business stories

Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

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