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In brief: new information system to help drive rural electrification in Papua New Guinea and other stories

25 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

New data-driven system to help rural areas get electricity, coffee producer strikes international deal, and Port Moresby’s airport to get new baggage screening system. The news you need today. Mining A new five-year agreement between Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) and the Allied Workers Union was signed last week. The agreement between both parties guarantees […]
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People moves: Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Minister for Foreign Affairs, PNG Cabinet

25 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Executive changes announced at the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Prime Minister Marape elects new Deputy Prime Minister, and Australia welcomes new Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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In-flight magazine’s return a sign that Papua New Guinea is back in business

23 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's longest-established and most widely-read magazine, Paradise, the in-flight magazine of Air Niugini will return in September.
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Green shoots and structural shifts

19 May 2022 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

While we're still waiting for major projects to commence, some key data is suggesting Papua New Guinea's economy has turned a corner.
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Papua New Guinea and Pacific business looks to turn the corner, post-COVID-19

18 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Two new reports indicate business in Papua New Guinea and Pacific is proving resilient as the region looks to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic. A new economic report from ANZ paints a bullish picture of the future, while Pacific SMEs are predicting increased revenues.
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People moves: Fortescue Group

18 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Fortescue Group announces restructure to its organisation.
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In brief: PNGX partners with IFC and other business stories

18 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's national stock exchange partners with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Prime Minister Marape calls for peace and order during the elections, and Telikom PNG warns about disruptions in services.
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Latest Central Bank figures indicate Papua New Guinea’s economy is rebounding

11 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Recently released data from Papua New Guinea's central bank indicates the country's economy bounced back significantly in the September 2021 quarter on the back of a massive increase in export receipts due to higher commodity prices. While private sector employment and sales also rose, the bank warns inflation is also on the march.
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In brief: Landowners and the ABG agree to reopen Panguna and other business stories

11 May 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The Panguna Mine Landowner Clan Chiefs and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) agree to create a new entity to redevelop the Panguna mine, Telstra's acquisition of Digicel PNG on track, and Papua New Guinea launches its National Employment Policy. The business news you need today.
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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 […]
Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]

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In brief: new information system to help drive rural electrification in Papua New Guinea and other stories

People moves: Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Minister for Foreign Affairs, PNG Cabinet

In-flight magazine’s return a sign that Papua New Guinea is back in business

Green shoots and structural shifts

Papua New Guinea and Pacific business looks to turn the corner, post-COVID-19

People moves: Fortescue Group

In brief: PNGX partners with IFC and other business stories

Latest Central Bank figures indicate Papua New Guinea’s economy is rebounding

In brief: Landowners and the ABG agree to reopen Panguna and other business stories

People moves: Geopacific Resources, Pac Re

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Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

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