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Papua New Guinea government and Barrick Gold outline competing visions for Porgera

20 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 9 Comments

Prime Minister James Marape and Barrick Gold have offered two competing visions for the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. With the mine closed and court cases ongoing, the latter is highlighting the impact on business and the community.
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In brief: Papua New Guinea confirms six new cases of COVID-19 and other business stories

20 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's COVID-19 cases on the rise, Twinza Oil commences negotiations on Pasca-A, and K135 million for agriculture. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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New agriculture tariffs put Papua New Guinean jobs at risk, says NBPOL CEO

20 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 2 Comments

The timing of new tariffs affecting Papua New Guinea's agriculture sector could not come at a worse time, according to the CEO of the country's largest employer, New Britain Palm Oil.
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Business says enough is enough: it’s time to stop violence against women in Papua New Guinea

15 Jul 2020 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's business community is getting behind the fight to eradicate violence against women. Business Advantage PNG looks at just some of the initiatives being pursued following the recent widely-reported murder of a young mother in Port Moresby.
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In brief: tariffs, fees and levies hurting agriculture and other business stories

13 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

NBPOL claims tariffs, fees and levies are hurting agriculture, SMEs to benefit from government's stimulus and government owes over K1 billion to businesses. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

13 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

In its latest step to maintain its position as operator of the Porgera gold mine, Barrick (Niugini) is taking its dispute with Papua New Guinea to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
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Papua New Guinea heading for negative growth this year, says World Bank

13 Jul 2020 by David James 3 Comments

Presenting the latest World Bank economic update for Papua New Guinea, PNG country economist Ilyas Sarsenov says its government has responded well to the challenges of COVID-19 but hard choices lie ahead.
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Ugly duckling becomes swan: Papua New Guinea retailer Brian Bell opens K30 million shopping centre

8 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 4 Comments

Not even a pandemic could stop the new Gordons Plaza from opening. Brian Bell CEO Cameron McKellar talks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of launching in the times COVID-19.
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In brief: Oil Search announces structural changes and other business stories

6 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Oil Search shrinks its employee base, Coca-Cola Amatil PNG invests K155 million in infrastructure upgrades and bmobile and Telikom's merger expected later this year. The news you need to kickstart your week.
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Oil and gas prices recover: our monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

29 Jun 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Oil and LNG prices have recovered to some extent and copper has also bounced back. Palm oil prices have strengthened but cocoa is weaker. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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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...]

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 […]