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Commodity prices weak but precious metals up: a monthly review of commodity and financial markets

26 Apr 2017 by Leave a Comment
It has been a bad month for most commodity prices, but not precious metals. The weakness in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices has continued, with the price falling sharply over the last month. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
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Trukai to expand its Papua New Guinea rice production despite uncertainty, says CEO Worthington-Eyre

4 Apr 2017 by 4 Comments
With the Papua New Guinean Government remaining tight-lipped on progression of its proposed rice policy, Trukai Industries is going ahead with the expansion of its rice business, Chief Executive Officer Greg Worthington-Eyre tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Cocoa surges but oil and gas prices remain weak: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets

29 Mar 2017 by Leave a Comment
The big mover this month was the cocoa price which was up 6.6 per cent for the month according to Kina Securities. Otherwise commodity prices moved sideways or weakened. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Papua New Guinea economy showing positive signs says James Lau, MD of RH Group

21 Mar 2017 by Leave a Comment
James Lau, Managing Director of Rimbunan Hijau Group tells Business Advantage PNG that he sees positive developments with hotels, agriculture, gold and the country’s preparations for the 2018 APEC meeting. But he says continuing weakness in commodity prices will limit Papua New Guinea’s growth in the short to medium-term.
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How rural women can become Papua New Guinea’s agribusiness entrepreneurs

14 Mar 2017 by 17 Comments
Women in rural Papua New Guinea are keen to engage in agribusiness but many have traditionally struggled to take leadership roles. That is beginning to change, Curtin University researcher Dr Gina Koczberski tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Palm oil jumps but gas eases: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

21 Feb 2017 by 1 Comment
The big mover this month was palm oil, which was up 20.5 per cent for the month according to Kina Securities. Oil prices have continued to hold up but LNG prices have eased. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Copper down but palm oil up: a monthly review of commodities and financial markets

29 Nov 2016 by Leave a Comment
Copper and cocoa prices have eased sharply over the last month, while palm oil prices have surged. Gas and oil prices are largely unchanged and precious metals prices have eased. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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High Commissioner Winnie Kiap highlights opportunities in Britain for Papua New Guinea coffee and cocoa producers

15 Nov 2016 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea’s High Commissioner to the UK, Winnie Kiap, tells Business Advantage PNG that the coffee craze in the UK offers huge potential for PNG growers and producers, especially after two successful trade delegations have boosted awareness.
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