Infrastructure

Second route out of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands could transform country: IFC study

12 Aug 2019 by David James 1 Comment

Currently, the only way of bringing bulk agricultural produce out of Papua New Guinea's fertile Highlands is down the Highlands Highway to the port city of Lae. A new study has identified a faster second route—through Gulf Province. Business Advantage PNG investigates.
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How PNG Forest Products is expanding operations in Papua New Guinea

31 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

PNG Forest Products started as a forestry company but is also now a full-fledged power company too. Managing Director Tony Honey tells Business Advantage PNG how the company is expanding its manufacturing, increasing exports and handling growth.
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Where to allocate resources to develop Papua New Guinea’s economy

10 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The World Bank and the Papua New Guinea Business Council seem to agree on the areas that need strengthening to help Papua New Guinea's economy thrive. The difference, however, is that one of them also includes the creative industries. David James compares both lists and analyses what they mean for the country and its future.
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PNG Air’s CEO on the new codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia

8 Jul 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG Air, PNG’s second domestic airline, is about to commence a new codesharing agreement with Virgin Australia. CEO Paul Abbot updates Business Advantage PNGon the agreement and the airline’s plans for the future.
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How NKW Fresh is turning subsistence farmers into businesses in Papua New Guinea

28 Aug 2019 by David James 4 Comments

NKW Fresh, a division of the landowner-owned conglomerate NKW Holdings, is providing fresh produce across Papua New Guinea and aiming to export to the region. David James explores what this may mean for the country that aims to be the 'food basket' of the region.
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The race for internet connectivity moves to the skies

1 Jul 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Satellites are the new frontier for internet connectivity, and that's going to benefit businesses in Papua New Guinea as the country gets serious about cloud computing, technology entrepreneur and futurist Mark Pesce tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Low-cost solar power kits are lighting up rural Papua New Guinea

17 Jun 2019 by Adeshola Ore 1 Comment

Sola PayGo is a solar power company offering a pay-as-you-go system that is tackling the low levels of electrification in remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Adeshola Ore talks with Chief Executive Sundar Ramamurthy.
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Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

10 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Total-led Papua LNG project looks set to enter its Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. It's a good sign: according to the ANZ’s PNG Economic Outlook, 97 per cent of the gas projects that enter into FEED have a positive final investment decision. David James explores.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

22 May 2019 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea was the first Pacific country to sign up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development program across Eurasia. David James considers some of the implications identified by analysts.
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New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

8 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

PNG DataCo is in discussions with the operators of the new H2 undersea cable being laid between Sydney and Hong Kong. A branch line into Papua New Guinea could open up greater global connectivity as well as lower prices and improved reliability.
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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

Second route out of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands could transform country: IFC study

How PNG Forest Products is expanding operations in Papua New Guinea

Where to allocate resources to develop Papua New Guinea’s economy

PNG Air’s CEO on the new codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia

How NKW Fresh is turning subsistence farmers into businesses in Papua New Guinea

The race for internet connectivity moves to the skies

Low-cost solar power kits are lighting up rural Papua New Guinea

Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

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Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

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