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In brief: Wafi-Golpu closes in on environmental permit and other business stories

26 Oct 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Wafi-Golpu close to environmental permit, Kina Bank to launch capital fund for SMEs and PNG LNG delivers its highest production moment yet despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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‘Focus on what you can control’: showing leadership during Papua New Guinea’s pandemic

26 Oct 2020 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea has presented a unique set of challenges to business leaders and owners of all kinds. The heads of three of the country's top companies have discussed their leadership approaches during a special Business Advantage PNG online business briefing.
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Package delivered: government gives first K$100m to help Papua New Guinea SMEs

21 Oct 2020 by Paul Chai 9 Comments

The first half of the Papua New Government Government's promised K200 million funding for small and medium-sized enterprises has been handed over to Bank South Pacific. The money will be used to provide subsidised business loans.
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‘Slow recovery’: Business Council of Papua New Guinea demands focus on economy

20 Oct 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Business in Papua New Guinea has responded well to COVID-19 but is now facing a downturn at the lower end of expectations. David Toua, board member of the Business Council of Papua New Guinea says the focus now needs to turn to the economy.
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In brief: Papua New Guinea to make public resource project deals and other business stories

19 Oct 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea set to make resource project agreements public starting 2021, news on Wafi-Golpu and Kina Bank releases its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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Metal mayhem: Barrick set to re-open Porgera; Chairman quits Kumul Minerals

19 Oct 2020 by David James 1 Comment

In a surprise development, the Porgera gold mine looks set to re-open, ending a period of intense disagreement between Papua New Guinea's government and Barrick Niugini, the mine's operator.
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Bank of Papua New Guinea revises down growth expectations

12 Oct 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

In his latest Monetary Policy Statement, the Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Loi Bakani, forecasts GDP will decline by four per cent in 2020 but rebound slightly next year. He also expressed concerns about changes to the Central Banking Act.
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In brief: Business Council reminds Papua New Guinea government to pay K2.8 billion debt and other business stories

12 Oct 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business Council reminds government of its K2.8 billion debt, Newcrest to be listed on Canada's stock exchange and Papua New Guineans open up about the Zhenhua data breach. The business news you need to kickstart your week
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Papua New Guinea businesses continue to struggle financially in COVID-19 crisis

7 Oct 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea’s second Market Conditions Survey has found almost eight out of ten respondents did not meet their projected revenue and profit results for the first half of 2020.
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The new, new normal: rules change and travel relaxes in the latest Papua New Guinea COVID update

7 Oct 2020 by Paul Chai 1 Comment

Controller David Manning has removed the capital’s curfew and travel restrictions are wound back. We examine the latest measures in Papua New Guinea’s fight against COVID-19.
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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of … [Read More...]

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Barrick Gold’s President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow talks about the … [Read More...]

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

This week's 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come … [Read More...]

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

Australia launched its inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot on 3 June, with Papua New Guinea receiving the largest allocation. … [Read More...]

“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]
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 […]

In brief: Wafi-Golpu closes in on environmental permit and other business stories

‘Focus on what you can control’: showing leadership during Papua New Guinea’s pandemic

Package delivered: government gives first K$100m to help Papua New Guinea SMEs

‘Slow recovery’: Business Council of Papua New Guinea demands focus on economy

In brief: Papua New Guinea to make public resource project deals and other business stories

Metal mayhem: Barrick set to re-open Porgera; Chairman quits Kumul Minerals

Bank of Papua New Guinea revises down growth expectations

In brief: Business Council reminds Papua New Guinea government to pay K2.8 billion debt and other business stories

Papua New Guinea businesses continue to struggle financially in COVID-19 crisis

The new, new normal: rules change and travel relaxes in the latest Papua New Guinea COVID update

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

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