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Interview: Sam Koim of anti-corruption agency, Task Force Sweep

23 Apr 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Corruption is often singled out as a key issue facing business in Papua New Guinea. How is it being addressed? Business Advantage PNG asked the man leading PNG’s fighting against corruption, lawyer Sam Koim—the Chairman of Task Force Sweep.
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Vodafone Bemobile to boost mobile phone competition

17 Apr 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Mobile phone competition in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands is about to get tougher, after a deal which will see about US$250m (K550 million) in new funding for PNG’s second carrier, BeMobile, which will see it relaunched as Vodafone BeMobile.
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Economic update: our annual snapshot of Papua New Guinea’s economy

16 Apr 2013 by Andrew Wilkins

Papua New Guinea enters 2013 with a new government in place, a major gas project nearing completion and some ambitious development goals, reports Business Advantage PNG's Andrew Wilkins.
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Interview: Stanley Alphonse, PNG Ports

10 Apr 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Business Advantage PNG spoke with PNG Ports’ Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Alphonse, about PNG Port’s return to profitability and its ambitious plans for the future.
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How climate change will affect Papua New Guinea

10 Apr 2013 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Bob Hansen, MD of major agribusiness Mainland Holdings, considers the threats and opportunities to Papua New Guinea from climate change.
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Interview: James Lau, Managing Director, Rimbunan Hijau (PNG) Group.

19 Mar 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

The Rimbunan Hijau (PNG) Group optimistic MD, James Lau, tells Business Advantage why the group is expanding its horizons.
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Mongolia: the (other) land of the unexpected

19 Mar 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

A small nation with vast reserves of natural resources… sustained and stellar GDP growth despite a challenging operating environment… tension between foreign investors and those in the local population who believe their birthright is being sold off too cheaply… a copper and gold mine large enough to contribute a third of the nation’s GDP.
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Entrepreneurs: Jerry Kapka of Kongo Coffee Ltd

3 Apr 2013 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

When Jerry Kapka began his working life as a teacher, he never anticipated one day he would own one of Papua New Guinea’s leading coffee companies.
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Update: Solomon Islands continues to provide business opportunities

27 Mar 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Economic growth in Solomon Islands is expected to rise at a moderate four to five percent this year, a little lower than the 5.5% growth rate in 2012.
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Interview: Nicolaj Noes, Managing Director, Maersk Line Australia

27 Mar 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

PNG has a new shipping company which takes a different approach to servicing its customers. Nikolaj Noes, Australian Managing Director of global shipping company Maersk Line, talks to Business Advantage PNG.
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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 […]