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Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

27 Jan 2021 by David James 3 Comments

A joint communique issued earlier this month by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and new Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has committed them to moderated 'joint consultations' over the autonomous region's desired independence. It has again brought focus on the future of the island's massive Panguna copper and gold mine.
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Diversify and conquer: what the future holds for Credit Corp in Papua New Guinea

22 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Peter Aitsi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Credit Corporation PNG, says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on operations. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is moving to a more agile digital platform and diversifying its product range.
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New lender Savi Moni aims to offer a smart solution for staff loans

22 Jan 2021 by David James 14 Comments

A new lender, Savi Moni, is entering Papua New Guinea's financial services market. Founder and Managing Director Nick Keane tells Business Advantage PNG that the aim is to minimise the burden on employers, provide affordable and responsible loans, and promote financial wellbeing.
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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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COVID-19 hit to Papua New Guinea’s economy is giving rise to ‘new poor’, says World Bank

20 Jan 2021 by David James 2 Comments

A new World Bank report on the economic and employment impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Island Countries has shown that the harm to Papua New Guinea’s economy, labour market and education has been extensive.
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SkinnyMe: how the wellness craze is helping Papua New Guinean families boost their income

18 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Health products company SkinnyMe Weightloss has built a business in Papua New Guinea that boasts 10,000 members.
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Future of prices for Papua New Guinea’s mining exports look positive, say analysts

9 Dec 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The prospects for the prices of metals Papua New Guinea exports are mostly positive, reports David James from the recent International Mining and Resources Conference.
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Kina Bank buys Westpac’s Pacific assets in billion kina deal

7 Dec 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 6 Comments

Kina Bank has consolidated its position as Papua New Guinea's second largest bank, and also taken a first step towards becoming a regional bank, by acquiring the assets of Westpac in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
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More than taxis: ODESH aims to create a new market for on-demand services in Papua New Guinea

7 Dec 2020 by Gabriella Munoz 1 Comment

Finding a safe and reliable taxi service in Port Moresby can be an issue, but entrepreneur Isaac Jipsy has developed ODESH, an online solution that is changing the way taxi services operate in Papua New Guinea's capital.
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The right strategy is key to the success of any Papua New Guinea organisation [analysis]

7 Dec 2020 by Wayne Osterberg 1 Comment

Most successful organisations have one thing in common: a clear strategy plan. Wayne Osterberg, Director, Advisory Services at KPMG Papua New Guinea, shares with us his tips for defining and implementing a strategy plan for any organisation.
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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 […]

Industry sectors

Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

Diversify and conquer: what the future holds for Credit Corp in Papua New Guinea

New lender Savi Moni aims to offer a smart solution for staff loans

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

COVID-19 hit to Papua New Guinea’s economy is giving rise to ‘new poor’, says World Bank

SkinnyMe: how the wellness craze is helping Papua New Guinean families boost their income

Future of prices for Papua New Guinea’s mining exports look positive, say analysts

Kina Bank buys Westpac’s Pacific assets in billion kina deal

More than taxis: ODESH aims to create a new market for on-demand services in Papua New Guinea

The right strategy is key to the success of any Papua New Guinea organisation [analysis]

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

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

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