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A sweet future for the sweet potato industry in Papua New Guinea

26 Jun 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's sweet potato market has the opportunity to grow significantly. Researchers are working with farmers to implement new technologies that are predicted to transform sweet potato production.
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Solomon Islands’ economy set for steady growth

1 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The economy of the Solomon Islands is small, but continues to grow steadily. New nickel exports, new hydropower and greater internet connectivity look set to drive future growth, reports David James.
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How NKW Fresh is turning subsistence farmers into businesses in Papua New Guinea

28 Aug 2019 by David James 4 Comments

NKW Fresh, a division of the landowner-owned conglomerate NKW Holdings, is providing fresh produce across Papua New Guinea and aiming to export to the region. David James explores what this may mean for the country that aims to be the 'food basket' of the region.
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The race for internet connectivity moves to the skies

1 Jul 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Satellites are the new frontier for internet connectivity, and that's going to benefit businesses in Papua New Guinea as the country gets serious about cloud computing, technology entrepreneur and futurist Mark Pesce tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Australia’s Pacific Step Up puts Pacific countries in delicate bargaining position

19 Jun 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

During a visit to the Solomon Islands last month, Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced a 10-year AUD$250 million (K582 million) package for infrastructure. Kevin McQuillan explores Australia's Pacific 'Step Up' policy.
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Low-cost solar power kits are lighting up rural Papua New Guinea

17 Jun 2019 by Adeshola Ore 1 Comment

Sola PayGo is a solar power company offering a pay-as-you-go system that is tackling the low levels of electrification in remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Adeshola Ore talks with Chief Executive Sundar Ramamurthy.
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What Papua New Guinea’s gold industry can expect in the global markets

11 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Gold is one of Papua New Guinea’s oldest export industries. Volumes have been volatile but the prospects for the sector look good, according to an expert at the World Gold Council.
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Building a success story in Papua New Guinea: Capital Insurance Group

11 Jun 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Regional insurer Capital Insurance Group has been growing rapidly as it develops a strong Pacific footprint. Group Chief Executive Officer Keith Land speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the keys to its success.
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Pacific Towing: to succeed in the Pacific think regionally, act locally

11 Jun 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Pacific Towing is mirroring its business model in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in Fiji. The company expects to continue its expansion in the Pacific region and is betting in developing local talent to provide solutions for the industry. Sarah Byrne explores.
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LNG price volatility and what it means for Papua New Guinea

4 Jun 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea must ensure that it is at the front of the ‘queue’ in its LNG projects if it is to adapt to future volatility, according to Dr Fereidun Fesharaki, Founder and Chairman of the oil and gas consulting group Facts Global Energy (FGE). He predicts huge shifts in the oil and gas markets.
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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 […]

A sweet future for the sweet potato industry in Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands’ economy set for steady growth

How NKW Fresh is turning subsistence farmers into businesses in Papua New Guinea

The race for internet connectivity moves to the skies

Australia’s Pacific Step Up puts Pacific countries in delicate bargaining position

Low-cost solar power kits are lighting up rural Papua New Guinea

What Papua New Guinea’s gold industry can expect in the global markets

Building a success story in Papua New Guinea: Capital Insurance Group

Pacific Towing: to succeed in the Pacific think regionally, act locally

LNG price volatility and what it means for Papua New Guinea

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

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Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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