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Massive fleet upgrade to transform Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini

13 Jul 2023 by Mark Story 8 Comments

Air Niugini’s ambitious 15-year fleet plan will improve efficiency, reliability and allow new international routes to be added.
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In brief: reforms to grow PNGX announced and other business stories

5 Jul 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Reforms to Papua New Guinea’s capital markets, Securities Commission of PNG to investigate the potential sale of minority stake in Trukai Industries, and Newmont and Newcrest told of government's expectations. Your news in brief.
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Papua New Guinea’s currency flagged to continue ‘gentle’ fall

5 Jul 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

The Papua New Guinea kina is starting to experience a very gradual erosion against its key trading currency, the US dollar.
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Smart Farmer Program a ‘game-changer’ for Papua New Guinea’s rice farmers

3 Jul 2023 by Mark Story 3 Comments

With rice farming expanding in Papua New Guinea, the country’s largest rice supplier, Trukai Industries, is partnering with tertiary institutions to help upskill farmers on the basics of irrigation rice farming.
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Innovation PNG 2023 conference set for November in Port Moresby

3 Jul 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Innovation PNG 2023, an international-class event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to Papua New Guinea, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby.
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In brief: Porgera’s Special Mining Lease application lodged and other business stories

21 Jun 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Special Mining Lease application for the Porgera mine lodged, Japanese company JX Nippon to hold a stake of Papua LNG, and Papua New Guinea's first green finance policy launched. Your business news in summary.
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Local companies encouraged to step-up for early works contracts on Papua LNG

7 Jun 2023 by Mark Story 2 Comments

A commitment by TotalEnergies, operator of the Papua LNG Project, to provide the PNG government with a National Content Plan in September, will ensure PNG businesses receive their fair share of preparatory early works contracts, which will be awarded this month.
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Visiting Papua New Guinea regularly for business just got easier and cheaper

6 Jun 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

Changes to the way visas and work permits are managed by PNG's Immigration and Citizenship Authority are expected to accelerate processing times and reduce costs associated with travelling to PNG.
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In brief: Papua LNG spending to help revive forex market and other business stories

5 Jun 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua LNG spending to help restore Papua New Guinea's foreign exchange market, Bank of China opens representative office in Port Moresby and New Porgera clarifies future payments to Barrick.
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In brief: the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea and other business stories

24 May 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.
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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...]

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 […]