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New Stanley Hotel to be inside ‘own little city’, says General Manager

28 Jun 2016 by David James Leave a Comment

The new Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby will operate on a scale not seen before in Papua New Guinea, General Manager Geoff Haigh tells Business Advantage PNG. He says once all stages of the project are completed customers will not have to leave.
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Forex exemptions granted to Papua New Guinea insurers

27 Apr 2016 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

The Bank of PNG has granted exemptions to some PNG insurance companies from the tight foreign exchange restrictions, to enable the general insurers to meet their reinsurance commitments to international reinsurers.
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Native advertising comes of age

26 Oct 2015 by Robert Hamilton-Jones Leave a Comment

Native advertising has come of age. That was the message from Native Advertising seminar at the 2015 World Publishing Expo in Hamburg.
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Wanting to do business in Papua New Guinea? Come for the long-term, says Australian Trade Commissioner

7 Oct 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 9 Comments

Australian businesses eager to earn a dollar in Papua New Guinea should understand they need to be seen as committed long-term to the market to be successful, says Australia’s Senior Trade Commissioner to PNG, David Knapton.
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Security in Papua New Guinea moving beyond ‘Guards, Gates and Guns’ says Black Swan’s Kelly

27 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 6 Comments

The CEO of expanding security firm Black Swan International believes a successful long-term approach to security involves decreasing risk, decreasing costs and increasing productivity. Brian Kelly spoke to Business Advantage PNG.
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Disaster planning in the Pacific: insurance industry can help

19 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Asian Development Bank analysis showing just how vulnerable Pacific nations are to natural disasters, but what can be done to better manage the risk? Wayne Dorgan from leading Papua New Guinea insurer Pacific MMI calls on disaster co-ordinators in the region to consult more closely with the insurance industry.
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Pacific Green Technologies: helping to achieve a balance between development and the environment

29 Jul 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Port Moresby-based Pacific Green Technologies and Eco-Solutions is helping Papua New Guinea achieve a balance between development and environmental protection. Founder and owner, Dr Wari Lea Iamo, talks with Business Advantage PNG about the company's work.
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A small loan sparks a multi-million kina recruitment business

22 Jul 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 15 Comments

In 2008, with encouragement and a small loan from a colleague, George Griffin set up the recruitment business CC Pacific in partnership with Cadden Crowe. Seven years and a lot of hard work later, he has a multi-million kina business on his hands.
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Retail experience in Port Moresby broadens as Jacksons Airport takes shape

15 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

The developing retail environment in Papua New Guinea will soon include expanded duty-free shopping at the refurbished Jacksons International Airport.
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Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development

1 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

Papua New Guineans aiming to start a small and medium enterprise (SME) have been buoyed by the revival of the previously successful Stret Pasin Stoa Scheme, which adds to the number of programs helping the country develop a small business sector.
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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 […]

Business services

New Stanley Hotel to be inside ‘own little city’, says General Manager

Forex exemptions granted to Papua New Guinea insurers

Native advertising comes of age

Wanting to do business in Papua New Guinea? Come for the long-term, says Australian Trade Commissioner

Security in Papua New Guinea moving beyond ‘Guards, Gates and Guns’ says Black Swan’s Kelly

Disaster planning in the Pacific: insurance industry can help

Pacific Green Technologies: helping to achieve a balance between development and the environment

A small loan sparks a multi-million kina recruitment business

Retail experience in Port Moresby broadens as Jacksons Airport takes shape

Return of PNG Government SME scheme encourages business development

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