Economy/Investment

The export markets that matter to Papua New Guinea – and how they are changing

9 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

What's happening in Papua New Guinea’s three most important export markets? Demographer Bernard Salt says social trends in China, Australia and Japan will affect the business they do with PNG in the future, and present new opportunities.
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What Papua New Guinea’s central bank is saying about the economy

4 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Ahead of this week's expected Supplementary Budget, the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s September Monetary Policy Statement points to continued financial pressures, despite a strong trade performance. David James considers what it means for foreign exchange and domestic demand.
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Focus moves to P’nyang agreement after government endorsement of Papua LNG

2 Oct 2019 by David James 1 Comment

After the government’s endorsement of the Papua LNG Gas Agreement in September, attention has shifted to achieving a deal for the P’nyang gas project. Its developers see its pending approval as a prerequisite for the commencement of Papua LNG.
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Oil price volatile and LNG and cocoa up: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

30 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The oil price has been extremely volatile this month, while LNG has strengthened. The cocoa price is also up sharply. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Fiji and Papua New Guinea should strengthen economic ties, says ANZ economist

23 Oct 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea could be on the cusp of a sustained period of strong economic growth, and Fiji should be seeking closer economic ties, says Kishti Sen, International Economist for the ANZ Banking Group, in an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
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A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

25 Sep 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

Lae, Papua New Guinea's second-largest city, is again emerging as a key location for investment. Far from drawing investors away from capital Port Moresby, a buoyant Lae could actually be good for both cities, say representatives from the two cities' business chambers.
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Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

11 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG’s superannuation funds are heavily weighted towards cash and government bonds. But many other opportunities could be developed, senior executives of the two big super funds told the 2019 Business Advantage Investment Conference.
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Exclusive: Wera Mori on foreign investment and special economic zones in Papua New Guinea

9 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

In an exclusive interview held at the 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Commerce and Industry, Wera Mori, tells Business Advantage International's Publishing Director Andrew Wilkins it's time for PNG to extend its economic base.
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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 […]

Economy/Investment

The export markets that matter to Papua New Guinea – and how they are changing

What Papua New Guinea’s central bank is saying about the economy

Focus moves to P’nyang agreement after government endorsement of Papua LNG

Oil price volatile and LNG and cocoa up: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

Fiji and Papua New Guinea should strengthen economic ties, says ANZ economist

A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

Exclusive: Wera Mori on foreign investment and special economic zones in Papua New Guinea

How Papua New Guinea’s public debt has changed since 1990

Investment conference puts Papua New Guinea on the agenda

Editor’s picks

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

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