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US-China trade war creating uncertainty in forestry sector, says Papua New Guinea Forest Industry Association

16 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
The forestry sector is keeping a close eye on the US-China trade war, which has created uncertainty in the market, according to Bob Tate, Executive Director of the Papua New Guinea Forestry Industry Association. He told Business Advantage PNG China remains PNG’s dominant export market.
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Lae timber processing facility to fill a niche says ACIAR manager

8 May 2018 by 4 Comments
A proposed timber processing facility near Lae is positioned to fill a niche and play an important role in the forestry industry’s future, according to Tony Bartlett, forestry research program manager at the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
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PNG Forest Products plans fourth hydro power station as it diversifies

22 Aug 2017 by 4 Comments
Forestry and timber company PNG Forest Products is expanding its diversification program as it prepares to build a fourth hydro power station. CEO Tony Honey tells Business Advantage PNG that its plan to build timber bridges and decking for export and domestic clients is also starting to get traction.
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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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