Industry sectors

New initiative paves the way for more Papua New Guinean women to work in trades

Eighteen leading Papua New Guinean businesses have signed up to an initiative led by the International Finance Corporation to provide opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated jobs, as Business Advantage PNG reports.
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Female innovation looking bright in Papua New Guinea

This year’s Innovation PNG Awards featured a new category: for female innovators. The award was shared by two women, who speak to Business Advantage PNG about their groundbreaking projects and the promising future for female innovators in Papua New Guinea.
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Papua New Guinea begins paving the road to digital government

Papua New Guinea is currently embarked on an ambitious five-year digital transformation plan to improve its government services and lay down digital public infrastructure. We hear from some of the key players on what’s been delivered and what we can expect next.
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Finance sector forms a digital vanguard in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's financial institutions are playing a leadership role in digitalising its economy. The country’s bankers talk to Business Advantage PNG about their major investments in new technology, and how this is driving business growth.
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Papua New Guinea’s draft Mining Bill: sweeping reforms to overhaul the sector

PNG's Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management recently released its latest version of the draft Mining Bill. If passed, the Bill will introduce wide-ranging reforms to overhaul the country’s mining sector, according to Sarah Kuman, Partner in Allens’ Port Moresby office.
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Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise

Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
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Telecommunications rollout speeds up

PNG DataCo and major mobile operators Vodafone and Digicel have all invested heavily in infrastructure of late. Meanwhile, the question remains whether Starlink will gain entry into the PNG market in 2025.
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