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New laws, new projects, new power: Kumul Petroleum’s MD on Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas future

17 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

In this exclusive interview, Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings, looks ahead to the next decade of Papua New Guinea's petroleum and gas sector.
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Smart young things: Papua New Guinea brightest minds at work [part 2]

15 Feb 2021 by Sylvia Pascoe 2 Comments

Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo and seeking new opportunities to embrace change, give back to the community and help PNG's economy thrive in the post-COVID world.
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To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

15 Feb 2021 by David James 18 Comments

Reports that a Chinese company has put forward a multibillion dollar plan to develop several areas in Western Province have highlighted the lack of investment in one of Papua New Guinea's most neglected provinces.
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Foreign exchange the ‘number one’ concern for Papua New Guinea business, says Chamber head

8 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rio Fiocco, outlines the numerous challenges facing business in Papua New Guinea as 2021 gets under way.
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Smart young things: Papua New Guinea’s brightest minds at work [part 1]

4 Feb 2021 by Sylvia Pascoe Leave a Comment

Young Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are helping to reactivate the country's economy with new ideas and thriving projects. In this two-part special, meet some rising stars who are setting the pace for a reinvigorated innovation nation.
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Room to grow: President of Lae Chamber of Commerce sees opportunities but investment and education are essential

27 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, tells Business Advantage PNG that, although there is an underlying level of confidence in PNG's second city, infrastructure projects and investment are urgently needed.
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New lender Savi Moni aims to offer a smart solution for staff loans

22 Jan 2021 by David James 15 Comments

A new lender, Savi Moni, is entering Papua New Guinea's financial services market. Founder and Managing Director Nick Keane tells Business Advantage PNG that the aim is to minimise the burden on employers, provide affordable and responsible loans, and promote financial wellbeing.
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‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

20 Jan 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 1 Comment

With its estimated 760,000 population expected to grow by between 2.5 and four per cent annually, Port Moresby has a challenge to grow successfully. A new urban development plan outlines how it could be achieved.
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SkinnyMe: how the wellness craze is helping Papua New Guinean families boost their income

18 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Health products company SkinnyMe Weightloss has built a business in Papua New Guinea that boasts 10,000 members.
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Work hard, adapt, dream: advice from Papua New Guinea’s SMEs

13 Jan 2021 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Despite the problems 2020 posed for many of Papua New Guinea's SMEs, some are entering 2021 with a bang. Business Advantage PNG asked them for their advice on how to thrive in tough times.
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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 […]