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Take it to the bank: new Digizen ID card to drive financial inclusion in Papua New Guinea

31 Jan 2024 by Paul Chai 3 Comments

Digizen ID, a new digital identification card developed specifically for PNG, could be a "game changer" for the vast majority of citizens who are locked out of financial services due to a lack of formal identification.
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2024: what can Papua New Guinea business expect from the year ahead?

17 Jan 2024 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Papua LNG, forex and law and order. Business Advantage PNG looks to the year ahead and considers what Papua New Guinea-focused businesses can expect in the coming 12 months.
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GoFood PNG delivers for expanding middle class and youth markets, sets sights on expansion

17 Jan 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

GoFood PNG started its food delivery service in 2016 with a single car and a website. After explosive growth during the COVID-19 emergency, it's now preparing to expand into new markets, including Lae and Mount Hagen.
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Papua New Guinea’s new bank to focus on digital products and customer service

11 Dec 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

In this exclusive interview, Credit Corporation’s CEO Danny Robinson updates Business Advantage PNG on its progress towards acquiring a full banking license and outlines what kind of bank it will be.
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Upswing in import substitution despite tough trading conditions: Manufacturers Council head

30 Nov 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Why has manufacturing in Papua New Guinea picked up in recent years? Business Advantage PNG speaks with Murray Woo, Chairman of the Manufacturers Council of PNG, to find out, and learn more about the challenges still facing the sector.
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Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG

16 Nov 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Last week's 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea's best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country's economy.
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Decarbonisation: what’s the business opportunity and how does PNG get involved?

25 Oct 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The decarbonisation of the global economy is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime, according to KPMG's Global Oil and Gas Lead, Jonathan Parker. But how do companies prepare, and what role does government have in making it happen?
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‘Ultimax is our tribe’: how a graphic designer built an award-winning security firm in Papua New Guinea

12 Oct 2023 by Alan Vaarwerk 2 Comments

Ultimax Security's Collin Kopyoto shares his journey from graphic designer to security company CEO, and how an emphasis on professional service and local knowledge helped set his business apart in Papua New Guinea.
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Why investors are turning to Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea’s third city

27 Sep 2023 by Andrew Wilkins 13 Comments

Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea's third-largest city and the centre of the country's populous Highlands Region, is once again starting to receive attention from investors. Business Advantage PNG discovers why.
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Fiji’s economic return partly due to ‘government that listens to the private sector’

19 Sep 2023 by Dev Nadkarni 4 Comments

Fiji’s post-pandemic recovery has been nothing short of impressive, built on its rebounding tourism sector and a new, investor-friendly government. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
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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 […]