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PNG Air’s board pursuing plan to keep Papua New Guinea’s second domestic airline ‘viable’

19 May 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

It will take 'the next two to three years' before PNG Air, Papua New Guinea's second domestic airline, can foresee a return back to pre-COVID levels of business activity, according to statement issued to Papua New Guinea's stock exchange yesterday.
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Electricity for auction in Papua New Guinea – but at what price?

17 May 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The vision for reforming Papua New Guinea's power sector is becoming clearer, with power auctions likely to play a major role in driving down electricity prices and helping the country meet its future electricity needs.
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Five things we learned from our Papua New Guinea Telecommunications Update

10 May 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Last Thursday, Business Advantage PNG hosted a special Papua New Guinea Telecommunications Update with the CEO of PNG DataCo Ltd, Paul Komboi, and telecommunications expert, Dr Amanda Watson. Here are five take-homes from the event.
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Papua New Guinea’s Lae set to become Pacific hub

19 Apr 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Port operator International Container Terminals Services is looking to improve efficiency at Papua New Guinea’s ports, and opening the way for new business opportunities.
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Australia suspends flights from Papua New Guinea to Cairns

17 Mar 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

The Australia government is suspending passenger flights from Papua New Guinea to Cairns, one of a number of measures that will impact business travel between the two countries. Meanwhile, PNG is getting ready for further COVID-19 mitigation measures.
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Air Niugini looks to gradually expand international services

17 Feb 2021 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

With its domestic services in Papua New Guinea close to pre-COVID levels, national carrier Air Niugini is now looking to increase its international services, as it continues to provide an international economic lifeline for the country.
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To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

15 Feb 2021 by David James 18 Comments

Reports that a Chinese company has put forward a multibillion dollar plan to develop several areas in Western Province have highlighted the lack of investment in one of Papua New Guinea's most neglected provinces.
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Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

1 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

Departing PNG Power Chairman Peter Nupiri has called for less political interference in the state-owned utility and a 'strong commitment' from government for its reform.
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‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

20 Jan 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 1 Comment

With its estimated 760,000 population expected to grow by between 2.5 and four per cent annually, Port Moresby has a challenge to grow successfully. A new urban development plan outlines how it could be achieved.
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2020 volumes only slightly down, says Swire Shipping

25 Nov 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Despite initial concerns about the impact of COVID-19, Swire Shipping's data shows only a marginal reduction in freight volumes. Alistair Skingley, the company's Country Manager for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is upgrading its offerings in the expectation of solid growth in 2021.
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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 […]

Infrastructure

PNG Air’s board pursuing plan to keep Papua New Guinea’s second domestic airline ‘viable’

Electricity for auction in Papua New Guinea – but at what price?

Five things we learned from our Papua New Guinea Telecommunications Update

Papua New Guinea’s Lae set to become Pacific hub

Australia suspends flights from Papua New Guinea to Cairns

Air Niugini looks to gradually expand international services

To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

2020 volumes only slightly down, says Swire Shipping

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