Industry sectors

Kumul Minerals head: Wafi-Golpu contract to be completed by mid-2024

4 Jun 2024 by Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment

Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director of state-owned miner Kumul Minerals Holdings, gives an update on the progress of the Wafi-Golpu mine project to Business Advantage PNG, and outlines the company's strategy to consolidate some of Papua New Guinea's smaller mining projects.
Read More

Rooms for improvement: the Lae International Hotel’s multi-million kina upgrade

4 Jun 2024 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

The Lae International Hotel is in the midst of a multi-year, K30 million refurbishment that will see it consolidate its position as the premier hotel in PNG’s second-largest city. General Manager Alok Kedar talks Business Advantage PNG about the grand plans.
Read More

Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition

4 Jun 2024 by Charlotte Armstrong Leave a Comment

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.
Read More

Targeting net zero: SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market

14 May 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

“We're ready for the boom to happen. We're just hoping that it will happen sooner rather than later.” Business Advantage PNG speaks with SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans about the company’s sharp focus on its bottom line and sustainability in tougher market conditions.
Read More

ExxonMobil PNG’s Tera Shandro on the next decade of LNG in Papua New Guinea

7 May 2024 by Tera Shandro 2 Comments

A decade on from the opening of PNG LNG, Papua New Guinea's first gas project, ExxonMobil PNG's Chairperson and Managing Director Tera Shandro reflects on the progress so far and the potential of forthcoming projects such as the K5 billion Angore project and the Wildebeest prospect.
Read More

advertisment...

Papua New Guinea’s ports anticipate lift in freight volumes

2 May 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

After a challenging 2023, Papua New Guinea’s port and road transport operators are preparing for a significant recovery in demand this year.
Read More

Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry

24 Apr 2024 by Business Advantage PNG 7 Comments

PNG CORE has come out with serious objections to the government’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill. We take a closer look at the legislation and what it could mean for the country's second most valuable export.
Read More

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

23 Apr 2024 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab Tomodachi – capable of welcoming international flights. Business Advantage PNG visits the new facility.
Read More

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

18 Apr 2024 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, where about 75 per cent of the population remain unbanked. Business Advantage PNG talks to the key players find out what's coming.
Read More

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

Kumul Minerals head: Wafi-Golpu contract to be completed by mid-2024

Rooms for improvement: the Lae International Hotel’s multi-million kina upgrade

Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition

Targeting net zero: SP Brewery prepares for growth in tough market

ExxonMobil PNG’s Tera Shandro on the next decade of LNG in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s ports anticipate lift in freight volumes

Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill opposed by industry

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

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

Air Niugini CEOs reveal how Papua New Guinea’s national airline responded to the COVID-19 crisis

Editor’s picks

Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

Kina exchange rate

From the Business Advantage blog

Recent readers’ comments

Sign In

Subscribe

Industry sectors

Register to receive our free PNG Business Update emails

Editor’s picks

Kina exchange rate

Recent readers’ comments